Albumin

Why to Test?

To diagnose a liver disorder or a kidney disease; at-times to evaluate nutritional status, especially in hospitalized patients

Reference Level

A normal albumin range is 3.4 to 5.4 g/dL. If you have a lower albumin level, you may have malnutrition,kidney disease,liver disease.
Higher levels of albumin may indicate dehydration.

What is tested?

A blood sample from a vein from the arm is being tested. This test measures the level of albumin in the blood sample.