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Albumin

    Capillary blood at the pharmacy

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    How can I purchase a test?

    Please enter your postal code and email address. We will inform you about the CaboCheck pharmacies near you. If we cannot find a pharmacy in your area, we will inform you as soon as CaboCheck is available to you.

    1. Visit your pharmacy and ask about CaboCheck.

      With each test, you will receive an information sheet with your personal test QR code (CaboCheck-ID), through which you can retrieve the test result.

    2. Test execution on-site or at a later date

      You have the choice to have the test done directly in the pharmacy or to make an appointment. Sample collection is done quickly and easily by our special capillary blood machine, which ensures a gentle and efficient blood draw.

    3. Quick and reliable results

      Your sample will be evaluated by a professional laboratory, and you will receive your detailed laboratory report via email within 2-3 days. Benefit from the accuracy and reliability of medical laboratory tests, conveniently and easily conducted in your pharmacy.

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    Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke

    Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke

    Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten

    Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten

    Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor

    Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor

    Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online

    Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online

    Fragen und Antworten zu Albumin

    What is the respective laboratory value?

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    Albumin is a protein that is produced in the liver and has many important functions, including the transport of substances in the blood and the maintenance of the colloid osmotic pressure. The laboratory value measures the albumin concentration in the blood and provides information about liver function, nutritional status, and kidney function.

    For whom is such a test to be considered?

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    An albumin test is recommended for: • Patients with symptoms such as edema, fatigue or weight loss • People with suspected liver or kidney disease • Monitoring of patients with chronic conditions such as cirrhosis or nephrotic syndrome • Assessment of nutritional status in malnutrition or severe illness

    What is it used for?

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    The test serves to assess liver and kidney function as well as nutritional status. Albumin is also used to monitor chronic diseases.

    What can be inferred from that?

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    A low albumin level can be caused by: • Liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis • Protein loss through the kidneys (e.g. nephrotic syndrome) • Malnutrition or malabsorption An elevated value is rare and usually occurs with dehydration. Symptoms of low albumin levels can include: • Swelling (edema) • Weakness or fatigue

    What is the ideal time for a test?

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    The testing can be carried out at any time of the day and is independent of food intake.

    Particularly interesting?

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    • Albumin levels can be lowered by chronic inflammation or infections, even without obvious liver or kidney disease. • In conjunction with total protein and globulin, the albumin value helps to assess the overall health status more comprehensively. • The value can also decrease during pregnancy or fluid overload.