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What blood test detects protein deficiency?
A doctor can perform a set of blood tests known as a total protein, albumin, and albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio.
Last updated on 16 Aug 2023
When albumin levels are high the body is usually severely dehydrated.
Usually, healthy kidneys do not pass on the albumin in the urine. Hence, if you have an absence of albumin in urine then you are having healthy kidneys.
Last updated on 22 Aug 2023
Low albumin levels can be a sign of liver or kidney disease or another medical condition. High levels may be a sign of dehydration.
Higher albumin levels may be caused by acute infections, burns, and stress from surgery or a heart attack.
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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