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Normal Albumin levels are ?
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3.5-5.0
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Normal Pre-Albumin levels are?
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15-30
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Albumins are circulating ?
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proteins
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If a pt has a Albumin level of <3.5 we are thinking ?
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malnutrition
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An Albumin level between ? and ? tells us the pt is a little malnurished.
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3.4-2.8
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An Albumin level between ? and ? tells us the pt is moderately malnourished.
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2.7-1.9
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A very malnurished pt will a have an Albumin level of ?
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1.8 or less
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We would test for Albumin instead of Pre-Albumin if we have the time because of ?
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cost
Albumn is about $4.00 Pre-Albumin is about $75.00 |
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We can see a rise in Albumin levels in about ? weeks
While Pre-Albumin has a response time of ? days |
4-6 weeks
2-3 days |
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Low Albumin can cause ?
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Edema
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People who are at most risk for Albumin deficiences are ?, ?, and ?
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old people
sick people poor people |
