{"id":69310,"date":"2026-03-02T13:59:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easly.nl\/biomarkers\/albumine\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:58:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T08:58:17","slug":"albumine","status":"publish","type":"biomarkers","link":"https:\/\/www.easly.nl\/en\/biomarkers\/albumine\/","title":{"rendered":"Albumin"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Meaning of Albumin<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Albumin is the most abundant protein in human blood plasma and is produced by the liver<\/span><\/span>. It fulfills two crucial roles in the body. <\/span>Firstly, it maintains colloid osmotic pressure, which simply means it prevents fluid from leaking out of the blood vessels into surrounding tissues<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Secondly, albumin acts as an essential transport vehicle for hormones, vitamins, medications, and minerals (such as calcium) throughout the body<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Because albumin is produced exclusively in the liver, its concentration in the blood is a direct reflection of the liver’s synthetic capacity<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Additionally, it is an important biomarker for kidney function and the body’s overall nutritional status<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Albumin values and interpretation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Albumin values for men<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Here is an overview of albumin values for men between the ages of 18 and 100, so you can see if your level falls within healthy margins<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  • Low<\/span><\/b>: When the albumin level is below 35 g\/L, it is considered abnormal and too low<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>A decreased value may indicate reduced production by the liver, increased loss through the kidneys or intestines, or a lack of building blocks in the diet<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Albumin levels can also drop during inflammation in the body<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Normal<\/span><\/b>: An albumin level between 35 and 52 g\/L is considered normal for men<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>This indicates a healthy protein balance, good liver function, and adequate nutritional status, allowing for optimal transport of substances in the blood.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • High<\/span><\/b>: If the value exceeds 52 g\/L (with a measuring range up to 100 g\/L), it is considered too high<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>In most cases, an elevated albumin level is not a sign of organ disease, but an indication of dehydration<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>The blood is then thicker, causing the protein concentration to rise relatively<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Albumin values for women<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Here is an overview of albumin values for women between the ages of 18 and 100 to help you interpret your results correctly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    • Low<\/span><\/b>: For women, a value below 35 g\/L is classified as too low and abnormal<\/span><\/span>. This may indicate a disrupted protein balance. <\/span>Causes can range from liver disease and kidney problems to chronic inflammatory reactions where the body produces less albumin<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Normal<\/span><\/b>: A value between 35 and 52 g\/L is considered normal<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>This result indicates a good balance in the vascular system and a healthy production capacity of the liver, which is essential for retaining fluid in the vessels and transporting vital substances<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • High<\/span><\/b>: An albumin level above 52 g\/L is considered too high<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>As with men, an elevated value is often the result of a lack of fluid in the body<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Once the body is sufficiently hydrated, this value usually normalizes on its own<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Albumin values and interpretation (in table)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      You can also find the albumin values and their interpretation in table format below, so you can easily understand what the values say about your health.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Result<\/th>Unit<\/th>Range min max<\/th>Age<\/th>Gender<\/th>Biomarker interpretation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Too low<\/span><\/td>G\/L<\/td>0 - 35<\/td>18 - 100<\/td>Male<\/td>The albumin level is too low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Normal<\/span><\/td>G\/L<\/td>35 - 52<\/td>18 - 100<\/td>Male<\/td>The albumin level is normal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Too High<\/span><\/td>G\/L<\/td>52 - 100<\/td>18 - 100<\/td>Male<\/td>The albumin level is too high.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Too low<\/span><\/td>G\/L<\/td>0 - 35<\/td>18 - 100<\/td>Female<\/td>The albumin level is too low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Normal<\/span><\/td>G\/L<\/td>35 - 52<\/td>18 - 100<\/td>Female<\/td>The albumin level is normal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Too High<\/span><\/td>G\/L<\/td>52 - 100<\/td>18 - 100<\/td>Female<\/td>The albumin level is too high.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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