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Albumin (MW 66,000) is produced in the liver and has a half-life of approximately 20 days. Reduced serum albumin is associated with acute-phase response and chronic inflammation, urine albumin is an important prognostic indicator for kidney disease in diabetic patients, the measurement of albumin in CSF can be used to differentiate between cerebral disorders and infections.

SpecimenTest Name/T-CodeReference RangeDimensionMethod
urine 10 mL
Albumin (U) ALBU
<20.0
mg/LPHO
Albumin (U) / 24h ALB24
<30.0
mg/24h COMP
Comments: Please indicate collection volume.

Classification of liver damage, in addition to Albumin in CSF, diagnostic value for CSF-serum barrier dysfunction in certain cerebral disorders (albumin barrier serum/CSF normally approximately 1:180)

SpecimenTest Name/T-CodeReference RangeDimensionMethod
serum 1 mL
3200 - 4800
mg/dLPHO

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year (if frozen within 24 hours)

SpecimenTest Name/T-CodeReference RangeDimensionMethod
aspirate 1 mL
up to 1.5
g/dLNEPH
SpecimenTest Name/T-CodeReference RangeDimensionMethod
feces 5 g
up to 9.2
ug/g St.RID
SpecimenTest Name/T-CodeReference RangeDimensionMethod
serum 1 mL NEPH (2)

Marker protein for the diagnosis of early stages of glomerular and tubular damages.

SpecimenTest Name/T-CodeReference RangeDimensionMethod
urine 10 mL
Albumin (U) ALBU
<20.0
mg/LPHO
Albunim (U) / g crea ALBK
<20.0
mg/g crea COMP

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