Also known as:

ALB

Formal name:

Albumin

Related tests:

Liver Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Prealbumin, Microalbumin, Urinalysis

Why Get Tested?

To screen for and help diagnose a liver disorder or kidney disease; to evaluate nutritional status, especially in hospitalized people, along with or instead of a prealbumin test

When to Get Tested?

Routinely as part of the blood tests done for a physical; when your doctor thinks that you have symptoms of a liver disorder or kidney disease; sometimes when you have an unintended weight loss, have symptoms associated with malnutrition, or prior to a planned surgery

Sample Required?

A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm

Test Preparation Needed?

None

After placing an order, you will receive a doctor approved lab order by email usually within 20-30 minutes. The emailed Lab Requisition will allow you to go to a local patient collection site to get tested. You will not have to pay any additional lab, collection or doctor's fees.  Most test will normally report within 48-72 hours by secure email. List of collections site can be found using our Lab Locator Tool. If you have any questions please call our offices at 1-844-455-6355 or chat online with a member of our Care Team.