Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test
Albumin Blood Test

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Albumin Blood Test

$38.00 AUD

Want to check your albumin level to understand your liver's protein production or your overall nutritional status?

Measures albumin, the most abundant protein in blood and produced almost entirely by the liver. Low albumin can reflect liver disease, kidney disease, malnutrition or chronic illness. Routinely included in liver function panels.

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Overview

The albumin blood test measures the amount of albumin, your body's most abundant protein, which acts like a master multitasker in your bloodstream and is crucial for ensuring you have enough albumin. Think of albumin as your body's delivery service and fluid manager rolled into one – it carries important substances like hormones and nutrients throughout your body while keeping the right level of fluid in your blood vessels instead of leaking out into surrounding tissues.

This simple blood test reveals a lot about your overall health because your liver produces serum albumin, so the level of albumin reflects how well your liver is functioning, your nutritional status, and whether your kidneys are properly managing proteins. When albumin levels are low, it may signal issues like poor nutrition, liver disease, kidney disease, or chronic illness, often showing up as unexplained swelling or fluid retention. Healthcare providers may order an albumin test as part of routine blood tests to assess your protein status, investigate swelling, monitor liver function tests, or guide nutritional support when needed. Abnormal albumin levels in your blood can indicate various health issues, making it essential to understand your test results and what they mean for your overall health.

Symptoms

Suited to people monitoring liver health, assessing nutritional status, investigating unexplained weight loss or oedema (fluid retention), or monitoring chronic conditions such as liver or kidney disease. Often included as part of a full liver function panel.

Questions

  • Albumin is the most abundant protein in your blood, made almost entirely by the liver. It helps maintain fluid balance, transports hormones and medications through the bloodstream, and supports tissue repair. Blood levels reflect how well your liver is producing protein.
  • No fasting is required. You can eat and drink normally before the test.
  • Low albumin can result from liver disease (reduced production), kidney disease (loss through the urine), malnutrition or malabsorption, chronic inflammation, and acute illness. Your practitioner will assess the likely cause based on your overall clinical picture.
  • No. Total protein measures the combined level of albumin and globulin in your blood. Albumin testing measures just the albumin fraction. Both are routinely included in a liver function panel, and comparing the two can give additional information about protein balance.
  • Yes. Significantly low albumin can contribute to oedema (fluid retention, especially in the legs and abdomen), fatigue, and muscle weakness. However, mild reductions often cause no noticeable symptoms and are picked up incidentally on blood tests.
  • Results are sent directly to you via the Bloody Good Tests platform. Share them with your GP or healthcare practitioner for interpretation in the context of your symptoms and health history.

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How to prepare

No fasting is required for an albumin test. Drink water as normal.

Let your practitioner know about any chronic health conditions, recent illness, or significant changes in diet, as these can all affect albumin levels. A healthcare professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm.

After the test

Share your results with your GP or relevant specialist. If your albumin is low, your practitioner may request additional tests such as total protein, globulin, a full liver function panel, or urine protein testing to investigate the cause.

If your albumin is within the normal range but you have ongoing symptoms, your practitioner may investigate other causes.

Your test results will be available in your private dashboard. If there are any urgent issues, we'll let you know so you can follow up with your health professional.

Understanding results

Results are reported in grams per litre (g/L). The typical adult reference range is approximately 35 to 50 g/L, though this can vary slightly between laboratories.

Low albumin (hypoalbuminaemia) can be associated with liver disease (reduced production), kidney disease (albumin loss in urine), malnutrition, malabsorption, chronic inflammatory conditions, and acute illness. Mildly low albumin is common in the context of illness and does not always indicate a serious underlying condition.

High albumin (hyperalbuminaemia) is uncommon and usually related to dehydration rather than overproduction.

Your practitioner will interpret your albumin alongside other liver markers, your symptoms, and your health history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most collection centres accept walk-ins. Some may require a booking - check details when you click on your chosen location.

If your test needs fasting, we’ll include that in your instructions after you order. Fasting usually means no food for 8–12 hours, but water is fine.

Just your pathology referral form (we email it to you)

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They’re the highly trained professionals who take your blood sample - with a steady hand and a sharp needle. They love blood, but don’t worry… they’re not vampires. Just legends who make blood tests quick, clean, and (almost) painless.

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