{"product_id":"albumin-serum","title":"ALB (Albumin, Serum)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe Serum Albumin test measures the most abundant protein in blood — made exclusively by the liver — making it a key indicator of liver function and nutritional status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eQuantifies albumin concentration in the blood. Low albumin (hypoalbuminemia) indicates reduced liver protein synthesis, malnutrition, or excessive protein loss through the kidneys or gut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAlbumin is essential for maintaining blood volume, transporting hormones and drugs, and regulating fluid distribution. Low albumin is associated with poor clinical outcomes across virtually all diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePatients with liver disease, malnutrition, chronic illness, kidney disease (nephrotic syndrome), or inflammatory bowel disease. Also monitored to assess nutritional status in hospitalized patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596733563048,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/albumin-serum","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}