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chemistry screen
albumin
diagnoses
definition
reference ranges:
standard: 3.5-5.5 g/dl
healthy: 3.8-4.8 g/dl
albumin + globulin = the total protein value
conditions that can exhibit an increase in albumin:
Dehydration; Hypothyroidism.
conditions that can exhibit a decrease in albumin:
Malnutrition (especially protein deficiency); Malabsorption disorders; Hyperthyroidism; Pregnancy; Impaired synthesis (liver disease, chronic infection); Increased loss (edema, ascites, burns, nephrotic syndrome); Rheumatoid arthritis; Congestive heart failure.
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