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Blood biochemistry: albumin

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Synonym(s): Alb A

Overview

Uses

In combination

  • Investigation of ascites.
  • Investigation of edema.
  • Monitoring of chronic hepatic disease.

Other points

  • If hypoalbuminemia is detected first rule out excessive protein loss:
    • Renal loss (check for urine protein).
    • Gastrointestinal loss.
  • Then rule out hepatic dysfunction:
    • Liver function tests, eg bile acids although laboratories may not have normal ranges.

Sampling

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Tests

Methodologies

  • There are various methodologies, including Colorimetric method based on binding to bromocresol green and electrophoresis (generally recommended).

Availability

  • Widely available.

Validity

  • These vary with laboratories and analysers and should be available on demand.

Technique intrinsic limitations

  • Only useful in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.

Result Data

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • Benson K G & Paul-Murphy J (1999) Clinical pathology of the domestic rabbit: acquisition and interpretation of samples. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract 2 (3), 539-552 PubMed.

Other sources of information

  • Varga M (2014) Textbook of Rabbit Medicine. 2nd edn. Butterworth Heinemann Elsevier, UK.
  • Wesche P (2014) Clinical Pathology. In: BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine. Eds: Meredith A & Lord B. pp 124-137. BSAVA, UK.
  • Fudge A M (1999) Laboratory Medicine. Avian and Exotic Pets. W B Saunders Co. ISBN: 0721 676 790.