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    What is Albumin Test?

    An Albumin test measures the amount of albumin, a liver-produced protein, in your blood plasma. Albumin plays a key role in maintaining fluid balance within blood vessels and carrying hormones, vitamins, and enzymes throughout the body. This test provides insights into liver and kidney function, as low albumin may indicate liver damage or excessive loss through the kidneys. Often part of a liver function panel or comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), this test evaluates additional markers of liver health.

    In Hyderabad, an Albumin test can offer valuable information about your liver and kidney health, aiding in the assessment of fluid balance, organ function, and overall wellness for a clearer view of your health.

    Albumin Test Parameters

    The Albumin test assesses a single metric: the concentration of albumin in your blood. Your physician might order this test during a routine examination if there are concerns about your liver or kidney functionality. Additionally, albumin levels can highlight hidden nutritional deficiencies, particularly when your diet is low in protein.

    Albumin Test Preparation

    Here are some important tips to remember before taking an Albumin test:

    • Prerequisites: No fasting is needed prior to an Albumin test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested: The test can be performed at any time of the day.

    • Who Should Get an Albumin Test: Your doctor may include it in a routine examination, especially if there are signs of liver or kidney issues. It’s often part of a liver panel or comprehensive metabolic panel.

    • Cautions Before Taking an Albumin Test: Your doctor will advise if any special instructions are necessary.

    Why Take the Albumin Test?

    A BUN test is often recommended for several reasons. It can be part of routine checkups to evaluate kidney health or used to track how well treatments for kidney disease are working. This test is especially valuable in detecting kidney issues early, even before symptoms appear.

    The BUN test is essential for those at high risk of kidney disease, as early-stage kidney issues often lack obvious signs. Risk factors include:

    • Family history of kidney problems

    • Diabetes or high blood pressure

    • Heart disease or obesity

    • Tobacco use, including smoking

    • Age over 60

    Your doctor may also recommend a BUN test if you have symptoms like:

    • Swelling in the feet, arms, or legs

    • Muscle cramps or unusually high or low urine output

    • Dry or itchy skin

    • Unexplained fatigue or trouble sleeping

    Monitoring BUN levels routinely can help catch kidney problems early, leading to timely treatment and improved kidney health management.

    FAQs on Albumin Test in Hyderabad

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    Yes, Orange Health Labs provides at-home sample collection for the Albumin test. A certified eMedic will arrive at your specified location within 60 minutes of booking or at your preferred time, offering a convenient service.

    The Albumin test helps evaluate liver and kidney function, monitors protein levels, and assesses nutritional status. It’s useful for detecting liver issues, kidney problems, and dehydration through albumin measurement in the blood.

    No fasting is required before taking the Albumin test.

    To book a blood test or health checkup with Orange Health Labs, follow these steps:

    • Search for the Test : Locate the Albumin test on Orange Health’s platform.

    • Review and Confirm : Choose the test, input your address, check prerequisites, and confirm booking by selecting a suitable sample collection time.

    • Sample Collection : An experienced eMedic will visit your location at your scheduled time to collect the sample.

    • Laboratory Processing : The sample is sent to our NABL-accredited and ICMR-approved lab.

    • Receive Results : You’ll receive reports via email or WhatsApp within 6 hours, with app access available.

    Albumin levels are normally between 3.5-5.0 g/dL.

    Results for the Albumin test are typically ready within 6 hours of sample collection.

    The frequency of the Albumin test varies, generally performed annually for checkups or more frequently if needed for liver or kidney issues.

    The Albumin test measures only one parameter: the concentration of albumin in the blood.

    Orange Health Labs offers the fastest Albumin test in Hyderabad, delivered conveniently to your home without needing a physical visit to the laboratory. Localities served for home sample collection include but are not limited to Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Gachibowli, Madhapur, Hitech City, Kondapur, Begumpet, Somajiguda, Ameerpet, Panjagutta, Kukatpally, Miyapur, Manikonda, Secunderabad, Tarnaka, Abids, Koti, Mehdipatnam, Dilsukhnagar, Uppal, LB Nagar, Nallagandla, Nizampet, Attapur, Malkajgiri.

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