Albumin

Test information: Hypoalbuminaemia may occur due to a variety of illnesses, such as hepatic disease, dietary influences, tissue damage due to burns or inflammation and proteinuria due to nephrotic syndrome. Hyperalbuminaemia is of little diagnostic significance except in cases of severe dehydration and malnutrition.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Light Green Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

Liver function

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4mls or 1x paediatric tube

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR For Males and Females - 0 to < 15 days - 28 – 41 - g/L RR For Males and Females - 15 days to < 1 year - 25 – 46 - g/L RR For Males and Females - 1yr to <8yrs - 35 – 45 - g/L RR For Males and Females - 8yrs to <15yrs - 37 – 47 - g/L RR for Female -15yrs to <19yrs - 35 - 49 - g/L RR for Male -15yrs to <19yrs - 38 – 50 -g/L RR For Males and Females - 19yrs & above - 35 - 50 - g/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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