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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the albumin test determine? | helps diagnose disease, to monitor changes in health status with treatment or with disease progression, and as a screen that may indicate the need for other kinds of testing. |
| What is the specimine type? | Blood test. |
| What are the normal results including units? | The normal range is 3.4 - 5.4 grams per deciliter (g/dL). |
| What is the abreviation? | ALB. |
| What do high levels indicate? | High albumin levels can be seen with dehydration. |
| what do low levels indicate? | Low albumin levels can also be seen in inflammation, shock, malnutrition, and liver disease. |