Albumin Sample Type: Serum/Urine 24Hrs

Sample Type: Serum and 24-hour urine Serum Albumin: Assesses liver function, nutritional status, and fluid balance; low levels may indicate liver disease, malnutrition, or protein loss Urine Albumin (24Hrs): Detects kidney damage; early sign of diabetic or hypertensive nephropathy Common Use: Monitoring kidney and liver health, especially in chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension

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Sample Type:

Serum

24-Hour Urine Collection

Purpose:
Measures albumin levels in blood or urine to evaluate liver function, kidney health, and nutritional status.

Serum Albumin
Produced by the liver

Maintains oncotic pressure and transports various substances

Low levels may indicate:

Liver disease (e.g., cirrhosis)

Malnutrition

Chronic inflammation

Nephrotic syndrome (with protein loss in urine)

Urine Albumin (24Hrs)
Detects albuminuria, a marker of kidney damage

Microalbuminuria is an early sign of diabetic nephropathy or hypertensive renal damage

Used for:

Monitoring chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Screening in diabetes and hypertension