Albumin (ALB) blood test

What you need to know about the albumin (ALB) blood test
Albumin is a protein that is synthesized by the liver. Its main functions are the maintenance of oncotic blood pressure, the transport of chemicals, as well as participation in the body's metabolic processes. It is an important marker in the diagnosis of liver and kidney diseases.
Albumin increases most often when the body is dehydrated, it is often observed in smokers and people who abuse alcohol.
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What are the indications for analysis?
This study is used to diagnose liver and kidney diseases, severe injuries and burns, and cancer.
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How to prepare for the analysis?
In the morning on an empty stomach, you can drink clean still water. Venous blood is taken from the age of 2.
The day before, you need to exclude fatty or spicy food and alcohol from the diet, as well as physical activity.
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Prices for tests
Price in Kharkiv | 50 UAH |
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Where can you register in Kharkiv:
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Mother's House polyclinic
St. Hryhoriya Skovorody, 31
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Mother's House polyclinic
5 Petro Grihorenko Ave
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Mother's House polyclinic
St. Gvardiytsiv-Shironintsiv, 33
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Mother's House polyclinic
Hryhorivske Shosse, 57
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