Albumin

Albumin

Albumin has two main functions: to maintain water balance in serum & plasma, and to transport a variety of ligands, for example calcium, bilirubin and hormones. Levels below the normal range (hypoalbuminaemia) are the most clinically significant associated with conditions such as malnutrition, liver disease, kidney disease and intestinal disease. Levels above the normal range (hyperalbuminaemia) have little diagnostic significance although they may be an indication of dehydration.

Fortress Diagnostics manufactures Albumin kits designed for use on; Hitachi 917 systems, Olympus systems AU600. AU400, AU640, AU2700 and CA 180/270/400 Furuno/Daytona systems.