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