Albumin
- Sample Type
- Standard
- Fasting
- No
- Unit
- g/dL
In Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP), Albumin appears as the largest, tallest peak. It is synthesized by the liver and maintains oncotic pressure. Monitoring the albumin fraction in an SPEP panel is essential for identifying 'monoclonal gammopathies', 'nephrotic syndrome' (where albumin is lost in urine), or chronic liver disease (where production is decreased).
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Why Context Matters
Albumin is a 'negative acute-phase reactant', meaning it decreases during any significant inflammation or infection, which can mask the true nutritional or synthetic status of the patient. Dehydration can also artificially elevate results.
Lab ranges are statistical averages, not biological laws. "Normal" for a 20-year-old male isn't normal for a 60-year-old female.
Clinical References
Source-of-truth databases and clinical guidelines for Albumin:
Official Sources
Research & Guidelines
- PubMed: Albumin Clinical GuidelinesNCBI / PubMed
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