An albumin blood test measures the amount of albumin in your blood. Albumin is a protein made by your liver. Albumin helps keep fluid in your bloodstream, so it doesn't leak into other tissues. It also carries various substances throughout your body, including hormones, vitamins, and enzymes. Low albumin levels can indicate a problem with your liver or kidneys.
To diagnose liver disorders and kidney disease and to evaluate nutritional status.
You should order as part of your annual and/or surgical preop bloodwork. Additional reasons to order include:
1. when symptoms of a liver disorder/kidney disease are present.
2. when unintentional weight loss has occurred.
3. when malnutrition is suspected.
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