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Serum albumin, often referred to simply as albumin, is the most abundant plasma protein in humans and other mammals. Albumin is essential for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids between intravascular compartments and body tissues. It also acts as a plasma carrier by non-specifically binding several hydrophobic steroid hormones and as a transport protein for hemin and fatty acids. ...read more at Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• -- Serum albumin is used to test for liver disease, kidney disease, malnutrition and low protein.¹
• -- Normal test range is 3.4-5.4 g/dL (grams per deciliter); test results will vary by laboratory.¹
• -- Albumin will have a decreased result during pregnancy.¹
• -- Serum albumin transports thyroid hormones.²

Top Resources on Serum Albumin

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Albumin - Serum
• WrongDiagnosis: Description Of Serum Albumin
• Wikipedia: Human Serum Albumin
• RCSB Protein Data Bank: Serum Albumin
• European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBI): Serum Albumin
• Drugs.com: Albumin Human
• Laboratory Corporation Of America: Albumin - Serum

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Albumin - Serum
2. ↑ Wikipedia: Human Serum Albumin

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