Question 1

what is albumin and globulins?

Accepted Answer

Serum proteins: The liquid part of blood left over, after blood clots is called serum and it contains many proteins. One type of protein is Albumin and a number of other proteins are lumped in a group called globulins.
See this site for more info.

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/total-serum-protein.

Question 2

i had a urinalysis and it said that i have an albumin trace. what is albumin?

Accepted Answer

A protein: Normal kidneys are not supposed to lose protein. Albumin is a form of protein. If you are losing traces of albumin, it means the membranes in the kidney that usually retain and hold the protein from spilling into the urine has become leaky, which is usually a result of inflammation and damage. See a doctor to run more tests to prevent the condition from worsening.

Question 3

i had some bloodwork done and my albumin was 21. what is albumin, and what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Probably lab error: Albumin is a protein made by the liver and is measured through blood testing.  It is usually used as a marker of nutrition or liver disease.  Normal values are generally between 3.5 to 5.  The value of 21 is unusually high and is most likely an error.

Question 4

what is serum albumin?

Accepted Answer

Large blood protein: Blood has two basic components cells and fluid.  The fluid called serum has many different proteins the biggest of which is albumin.  It is a protein that is negatively charged and is responsible to carring other proteins and elements like calcium, potassium and sodium throughout the body.

Question 5

what is the correlation of albumin to the liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Correlation ?: Albumen is a complex protein made in the liver. Liver enzymes reflect the degree of irritation triggered in liver tissue. If the liver is injured, reflected by high enzymes, it would not function well &amp; thus not create albumen at a normal rate.

Question 6

what is the effect of albumin on blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Albumin can be used: In hospital settings to be infused to increase a patients blood pressure temporarily.

Question 7

my wife is pregnant & her albumin trace in urine test.what is the mean for albumin trace ?

Accepted Answer

Albumin in urine: The appearance of albumin in urine is not normal.  It may reflect a UTI. Or it may herald pre eclampsia. BP must be monitored very closely and her OB will ask for repeated urine samples.

Question 8

how to increase albumin naturally?

Accepted Answer

Increase albumin: To increase your Albumin you need to ingest protein.  You have certain conditions, such as cirrhosis of the liver and you may not be able to increase it. How low is your albumin? Do you have a gastroenterologist (g)? If you do, see the g. Good luck.

Question 9

why does the body produce albumin?

Accepted Answer

Colloid: It is the main substance that keeps the clear part of the blood (plasma) in the blood vessels. With no albumin, all the plasma would leak out into the tissues.

Question 10

what does it mean trace in albumin?

Accepted Answer

Slight amount: A trace of protein is in your urine.

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