Question

what is the difference between lab tests of pre- alpumin, albumin, and total protien levels

Answer 1

Pre albumin is a protein present in liver and also called transthyretin which is the precursor to alumin. If prealbumin value lower than normal then it may be sign of malnutrition. It carries thyroid hormone and vitamine A through bloodstream. Lab vaue is - 15-36 mg/dl miligram per decilitre.

Albumin is help in to regulating oncotic pressure. A low albumin can cause edema in liver diseases because of low oncotic pressure. It also used to replace blood volume loss resulting from trauma.lab value is - 3.4-5.4 grams per decilitre.

Total protein is help to detect medical condition if it is high then person can be dehydrated. High protein can be due to blood diseases like myeloma. Lab value is 6-8 g/dl (grams per decilitre)