The serum albumin test looks at the levels of albumin in the blood. An abnormal amount of albumin may suggest a problem with the liver or kidneys. It may also indicate that a person has a nutrient ...

The appropriateness of albumin use and baseline albumin usage patterns were studied. Institutional practice patterns regarding the use of albumin were compared to criteria established by an ...

Low albumin levels (hypoalbuminemia) mean that there is a low level of albumin, a type of protein, in the blood. Numerous conditions can cause low albumin levels, with a range of symptoms depending on ...

This Practice Point commentary discusses a recent study by Forman et al. that examined the association between baseline urinary albumin:creatinine ratio and the risk of developing hypertension among 2 ...