Bilirubin consists of the primary bile pigment that is obtained through the breakdown of heme part of the red blood cells. Heme is the deep red as well as oxygen carrying non-protein part of the hemoglobin. It is also known as reduced hematin. When the heme is broken down, it travels to the liver and… Continue reading Indirect Bilirubin
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Albumin in Urine
Albumin is a protein that is found in blood. It is a healthy protein, which travels in bloodstream. When your kidneys filter the blood and separate wastes from other healthy substances in the blood, albumin is retained and does not cross the filters or glomerulus. This means that in normal circumstances, healthy persons should not… Continue reading Albumin in Urine
Serum Albumin Test
Serum albumin is the most copious form of protein in blood plasma and it produced in the liver. Albumin makes up about half of the serum protein in blood. This protein is soluble meaning that it can readily dissolve in water. Albumin is synthesized in liver in form of preproalbumin. The functions of albumin in… Continue reading Serum Albumin Test
Normal Albumin Levels, Low and High
Albumin is produced in the liver and is the most common protein you find in blood. This substance provides the body with proteins for growth and tissue repair. Albumin also helps in movement of small molecules in the blood such as bilirubin, progesterone, calcium, and medications. Albumin test is frequently assessed when evaluating a person’s… Continue reading Normal Albumin Levels, Low and High