Albumin is the major plasma protein responsible for regulating plasma osmotic pressure as well as providing transport for large organic anions and some drugs. This test measures the amount of albumin in plasma.

• Elevated levels associated with dehydration
• Decreased levels associated with:
  • Liver disease
  • Chronic disease
  • Reduced protein intake
  • Increased catabolism due to tissue damage or inflammation
  • Malabsorption of amino acids
  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • Protein loss via stool in neoplastic disease

Methodology - Colorimetric Principle