Normal value of liver function albumin
Feb 23, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Introduction
Albumin is an immune protein synthesized by liver cells. The normal range for newborns is 28–43 g/L, for adolescents over 14 years old it is 37–54 g/L, for healthy adults it is 35–50 g/L, and for elderly individuals over 60 years old it is 34–48 g/L.
Albumin is an immune protein synthesized by liver cells. The normal range for albumin in newborns is 28–43 g/L, while for adolescents over 14 years old it is 37–54 g/L. The reference range for healthy adults is 35–50 g/L, and for elderly individuals over 60 years old, the normal albumin level is 34–48 g/L.
Albumin is a crucial indicator of liver synthetic function. A decrease in albumin indicates impaired liver synthetic capacity. Patients with liver diseases typically also exhibit reduced albumin levels. In particular, individuals with chronic hepatitis B or cirrhosis often have significantly decreased liver synthetic function, resulting in albumin levels as low as the twenties (g/L). Such patients usually require supplementation with human albumin for treatment. Elevated albumin levels may be observed in conditions such as extensive burns, massive hemorrhage, shock, blood disorders, kidney disease, and hyperthyroidism.
If laboratory tests reveal a significant decrease in albumin, patients should seek evaluation at a reputable hospital’s nephrology department to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.
