What is the symbol for albumin?
Albumin is a family of globular proteins, the most common of which are the serum albumins….Albumin.
| Serum albumin family | |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Serum_albumin |
| Pfam | PF00273 |
| Pfam clan | CL0282 |
| InterPro | IPR014760 |
What is a albumin blood test used for?
This test measures the amount of the protein albumin in your blood. Your liver makes albumin. Albumin carries substances such as hormones, medicines, and enzymes throughout your body. This test can help diagnose, evaluate, and watch kidney and liver conditions.
What is normal range of albumin?
The normal range is 3.4 to 5.4 g/dL (34 to 54 g/L). Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different samples. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your specific test results.
What is albumin percentage?
[1, 2] The normal range is 3.5 to 5.5 g/dL or 35-55 g/liter. This range may vary slightly in different laboratories. Albumin composes 50%-60% of blood plasma proteins.
What is considered high albumin?
A high albumin level is anything that falls above the normal range as defined by the laboratory performing the test, usually more than 5.6 g/dL or 56 g/L. The condition of having high albumin is called hyperalbuminemia.
What diseases cause high albumin levels?
Certain drugs, including steroids, insulin, and hormones, can raise albumin levels….What do the results mean?
- Liver disease, including cirrhosis.
- Kidney disease.
- Malnutrition.
- Infection.
- Inflammatory bowel disease.
- Thyroid disease.
Why would my albumin be high?
Higher than normal levels of albumin may indicate dehydration or severe diarrhea. If your albumin levels are not in the normal range, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have a medical condition needing treatment. Certain drugs, including steroids, insulin, and hormones, can raise albumin levels.
