Lab reference

Albumin

Liver

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Reference range

Range3.5 to 5 g/dL

About

The main plasma protein. It falls in chronic liver disease, malnutrition and inflammation, and its level changes how calcium and phenytoin are interpreted.

When it is low

Liver disease, nephrotic syndrome, malnutrition, inflammation, burns

When it is high

Dehydration

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