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Biochemistry Liver Home collection available

Albumin (Serum)

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

Albumin is the main protein made by the liver. It keeps fluid inside blood vessels and carries hormones, vitamins and medicines.

Why is this test done?

  • Check liver function
  • Check nutrition
  • Find the cause of swelling

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Swelling of feet or belly
  • Tiredness
  • Foamy urine

Normal range

Adults 3.5 – 5.0 g/dL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

High albumin is usually due to dehydration.

Common reasons
  • Dehydration

If your result is low

Low albumin causes swelling and can mean liver disease, kidney protein loss or poor nutrition.

Common reasons
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Nephrotic syndrome (kidney)
  • Malnutrition
  • Long illness or burns

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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