Albumin is part of liver assessment. It helps detect inflammation, fatty liver, hepatitis and other conditions, often before symptoms appear.
Also known as: Serum Albumin
Sample
Blood
Fasting
Not required
Report in
24 hours
Collection
Free at home
Serum Albumin measures the main protein produced by your liver, which helps maintain fluid balance in the blood vessels and transports various substances throughout the body. It’s a key marker of both liver function and overall nutritional status.
Ordered as part of liver function testing, and to assess nutritional status or protein loss (e.g. through the kidneys in certain conditions).
It can help your doctor assess
Chronic liver disease, malnutrition, and protein-losing conditions like nephrotic syndrome (kidney protein loss).
This test may be considered for:
Whether this test is right for you depends on your symptoms, medical history and the reason for testing - your doctor can advise.
The concentration of albumin protein in the blood.
Albumin
Liver Protein
Low albumin can result from reduced liver production, malnutrition, or protein loss through the kidneys or gut - your doctor uses the clinical context to determine the cause.
How to read your result
Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.
| Marker | Result | What it may be associated with |
|---|---|---|
| Albumin | Low | May indicate chronic liver disease, malnutrition, or protein loss through the kidneys or gastrointestinal tract. |
If a result is outside the range
If the Albumin is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.
Limitations of this test
Low albumin has several possible causes - it’s interpreted alongside your full liver panel, kidney function, and clinical history to identify the specific reason.
An abnormal result does not by itself mean you have a particular disease. Your doctor interprets results together with your symptoms, history and other tests.
| Parameter | Reference range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Albumin | 3.5 - 5.0 | g/dL |
Typical adult ranges for guidance. Reference intervals vary with the laboratory method, age and sex - always read your result against the range printed on your own report.
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Prepare
Follow the preparation steps above for this test.
Sample collection
A trained phlebotomist collects the sample at your home - no extra charge.
Laboratory processing
Your sample is processed in our laboratory and reviewed by a pathologist.
Report
Your report is shared on WhatsApp and email, usually within 24 hours.
For a blood-based test, a small blood sample is collected by a trained healthcare professional, usually from a vein in the arm. The collection normally takes only a few minutes; mild temporary discomfort or bruising can occur at the puncture site.
Hydration status, pregnancy, and acute illness can all temporarily lower albumin independent of chronic disease.
Laboratory results are interpreted together with your symptoms, medical history and other investigations. If your results are significantly abnormal, or you have symptoms that worry you, discuss them with a qualified doctor promptly.
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This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from your doctor.
The Albumin test cost in Mumbai at HWP Diagnostic is ₹199 - 20% less than the MRP of ₹249. There are no extra charges for home sample collection. The same price applies across Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon.
| Test | Albumin |
|---|---|
| Price at HWP Diagnostic | ₹199 |
| MRP | ₹249 (you save ₹50 - 20% off) |
| Home collection charge | Free |
| Report time | 24 hours |
| Fasting | Not required |
| Available in | Malad, Kandivali, Borivali & Goregaon (same price) |
Book the Albumin test with free home sample collection anywhere in Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon, or walk in to our lab in Malad West, Mumbai - open 24×7.
Home collection areas include
Malad WestMalwani & KharodiMalad EastKandivali WestKandivali EastBorivali WestGorai & Borivali WestIC Colony & MandapeshwarBorivali EastGoregaon WestBangur Nagar & Motilal NagarGoregaon EastAarey ColonyDahisarJogeshwari WestJogeshwari East
Directions on Google MapsIt is also known as Serum Albumin.
Home collection at the same price (₹199) across these areas, with our lab in Malad West open 24×7.
Get this test along with other important checks - usually for less than booking them separately.
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No fasting is required for this test alone.
It can suggest chronic liver disease, poor nutrition, or protein loss through the kidneys - your doctor will consider your full clinical picture to determine the likely cause.
Albumin is a blood test. Albumin is part of liver assessment. It helps detect inflammation, fatty liver, hepatitis and other conditions, often before symptoms appear.
The Albumin may be ordered when a healthcare professional needs information about the condition or health area assessed by this test. Albumin is part of liver assessment. It helps detect inflammation, fatty liver, hepatitis and other conditions, often before symptoms appear. At HWP Diagnostic the sample can be collected free at your home in Malad and nearby Mumbai areas, and the report is usually shared within the same day or next day. Please carry or upload your doctor's prescription where the test needs one, and discuss the result with your doctor for a full interpretation.
Albumin is part of liver assessment. It helps detect inflammation, fatty liver, hepatitis and other conditions, often before symptoms appear.
The test may be relevant for people whose symptoms, medical history, screening needs or treatment monitoring match the purpose of the Albumin.
No special preparation is needed for this test.
No, fasting is not required for the Albumin. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
The Albumin is done on a blood sample.
For a blood-based test, a small blood sample is collected by a trained healthcare professional, usually from a vein in the arm. The collection normally takes only a few minutes; mild temporary discomfort or bruising can occur at the puncture site.
Reports for the Albumin are usually ready within 24 hours of sample collection. You receive them on WhatsApp and email.
The Albumin costs Rs 120 at HWP Diagnostic (MRP Rs 165). Home sample collection is free.
Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.
If the Albumin is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.
The Albumin can provide important information, but laboratory results are generally interpreted together with symptoms, medical history, examination and other investigations. A single result should not be treated as a diagnosis without clinical context.
Some medicines, supplements, food, exercise and other pre-test factors can affect particular laboratory results. Tell the healthcare professional about medicines and supplements you take, and do not stop prescribed medicines unless your clinician tells you to.
Yes. Free home sample collection for the Albumin is available across Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon in Mumbai. You can also visit our Malad West lab, open 24x7.
