ALBUMIN, 3 x 100 mL

PRINCIPLE

At acidic pH, albumin specifically combined with bromocresol green (BCG) to form a coloured complex that is determined photometrically. The colour produced in the reaction is proportional to the concentration of albumin in the sample under optimal assay conditions.

DIAGNOSTIC USE

Albumin is the most abundant protein in human plasma. It’s principal functions are: being a source of endogenous amino acids, non-specific transport vehicle for non polar compounds, and specially it contributes towards maintaining the colloid oncotic pressure. Albumin values decrease in severe infections, rheumatic fever, liver diseases (cirrhosis or chronic active hepatitis), dermatitis or severe burns, ascites, bad absorption processes or intestinal obstruction and in cases of renal diseases (nephrotic syndrome, lupus, diabetes mellitus, glomerulonephritis). The albumin levels are high in dehydration processes.