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What is a serum albumin test?
Albumin is one of two major proteins measured
in a total protein test. Click the following
links to learn more about albumin:
Overview of Albumin 1
This resource begins with a good overview
of albumin; for more information on the
test and how it is performed, click the
Next>>
link at the bottom of the page.
Overview of Albumin 2
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What does it mean to have abnormal serum albumin?
Click here
for more information on normal serum albumin
levels and what abnormal results may indicate.
As you review the resources, notice that
one of albumin's most important functions
is to prevent the blood vessels from leaking
fluid. Abnormal albumin levels are linked
to swelling.
Serum albumin is tested as part of a routine
liver panel, which also includes:
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Possible causes/diagnosis:
Possible causes include:
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Science Links
Healthy Liver Function
Understanding the Liver
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