Examination of albumin Albumin - blood tests

Albumin, a protein manufactured by the liver and is essential for normal body functions.
And helps the proportion of blood levels of albumin your doctor to diagnose diseases of the liver and kidneys. Those suffering from serious disease, whether temporary or chronic, have lower levels of albumin mostly in the blood.

What are the functions of albumin?

1. Assists in the transfer of albumin molecules bilirubin (yellow) bilirubin, calcium, calcium, progesterone and progesterone drugs through the blood
2. Maintain the osmotic pressure: the plays an important role in preventing the leakage of fluid from blood vessels into the tissues

Why we do this test?

- Helps to know if there is a disease of the liver
- Helps to know if there is a disease of the kidney where the leak albumin in the urine.
- Helps to know if the body does not absorb a sufficient amount of protein.