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Chughtai Lab Albumin (Fluid) Test Price and Details
Last Updated On Saturday, September 7, 2024
Albumin (Fluid) at Chughtai Lab
Known as: Fluid for Albumin
What is the Albumin (Fluid) Test?
Albumin test or Albumin Fluid is a simple blood test in which the quantity of Albumin is measured. Albumin is an essential protein found in our blood. This protein is mainly synthesized by the liver and is responsible for many of our bodily functions. It is responsible for carrying vitamins, enzymes and other elements in the bloodstream, and it also prevents the leakage of fluids from the bloodstream. If the albumin levels are not normal, it can be due to many health conditions.
A health worker can perform this test when he takes your blood sample. Most of the time, the sample is taken from the bend of the elbow.
When is an Albumin (Fluid) Test performed?
If you are
experiencing the following symptoms, you must get the Albumin (Fluid) Test
done.
- Swelling in
the hands and feet or puffy eyelids
- Urine that
is bloody or foamy
- Dry skin,
itching, or numbness
- If you feel
a lot of Fatigue
- If your
urination has Increased
- If your
urination has decreased
- Loss of
appetite
- Evident
weight loss
- Muscle
cramps
- Nausea and
vomiting
- Shortness of
breath
- Sleepproblems
- Trouble
thinking clearly
If you have
the following symptoms, they are signs of liver damage, and you need to get
your albumin test done asap.
- Nausea and
vomiting
- Lack of
appetite
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Jaundice
- Swelling or
pain in your abdomen
- Swelling in
your ankles and legs
- Dark-coloured
urine
- light-coloured
stool
- Frequent
itching
What does an Albumin (Fluid) Test detect?
Following is
the list of conditions that Low albumin levels detect.
- Liver
disease
- Inflammatory
disease
- Irritable
Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Chorn’s
disease
- Celiac
disease
- Thyroid
disease hyper and hypo are both of them.
- Infection of
any kind.
- Nephrotic
syndrome
- Malnutrition
- Kidney
disease
High levels of albumin can be because of diarrhea or dehydration. It also indicates infection.
What are the benefits of this test?
The Albumin test has several benefits, but the main advantage is that you get an idea about what disease you have. You will either have liver or kidney disease. But not just that. The Albumin (Fluid) Test also indicates poor digestion of protein. If you know that these things are not the case with you, get your Albumin test done.
When should I know the results of the Albumin (Fluid) Test?
You are given this test alongside LFTs or other tests, and they can be performed at any laboratory. The results of the Albumin test will be back within a few hours.
Albumin (Fluid) Test Results range?
The normal
range for Albumin in the blood of an adult can be somewhere from 3.5-5.5 g/dL.
It can variate according to age. But if the values are lesser or more than the
average ratio, it might indicate an underlying disease. Low albumin levels can
result from liver or kidney disease or another medical condition, and high
levels are mainly due to dehydration. So, if you also want to clear your mind
if you have any symptoms, then get this test done.
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