Albumin

Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs   What is the Lab Name for Albumin Lab Values? Albumin   What is the Lab Abbreviation for Albumin? alb   What is Albumin in terms of Nursing Labs? Albumin is a transport protein in the blood. It helps maintain the oncotic pressure of the blood. Albumin levels will drop if synthesis is slowed, protein intake is inadequate, or there are increased losses. Albumin has a long half life, however, so levels are not a good indicator of acute illness.   What is the Normal Range for Albumin? 3.5 – 6.0 g/dL   What are the Indications for Albumin? Evaluation of chronic illness Liver disease Nutritional status   What would cause Increased Levels of Albumin? Dehydration Hyper infusion Albumin   What would cause Decreased Levels of Albumin? Inadequate intake Liver disease Inflammation Chronic disease Losses (fistula, hemorrhage, kidney disease, burns) Over hydration Increased catabolism Congestive heart failure