Indicator Explainer
Albumin
A family of globular proteins found in many plant and animal tissues that tend to bind a wide variety of ligands. Albumin is the main protein in blood plasma. Low serum levels occur in conditions associated with malnutrition, inflammation and liver and kidney diseases.
This page explains what the indicator is and how results are interpreted in general terms. Reference ranges depend on the laboratory, the method, and your own situation — no single “normal value” applies to everyone. This page is health information, not a diagnosis. For symptoms, treatment, or urgent concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C214. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Albumin (C214)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C214. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Comment on "Albumin-bilirubin grade and sarcopenia as predictors of prognosis in patients with unresectable intermediate and advanced-stage hepatocellular carcinoma". — Indian J Gastroenterol, 2026-10-09 (PMID 42855648; literature)
- Comment on "Association between lactate‑to‑albumin ratio and postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing cardiac surgery" by Zhu et al. — J Anesth, 2026-10-09 (PMID 42853397; literature)