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Albumin
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
None
Reference Range
<1 year: 30 - 45
1+ years: 35 - 50
Time limit for add on
3 days post collection
Units
g/L
Linked to
LFT and Calcium Group
Turnaround Time
1
day
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Main protein in blood. Elevation can be caused by venous stasis during blood collection. Low albumin may result from GI or renal loss, or reduced synthesis, as in liver disease
