Albumin is the most abundant plasma protein in human. It accounts for about 60% of the total serum protein. Albumin plays important physiological roles, including maintenance of colloid osmotic pressure, binding of key substances such as long-chain fatty acids, bile acids, bilirubin, haematin, calcium and magnesium. It has anti-oxidant and anticoagulant effects, and also acts as a carrier for nutritional factors and drugs, as an effective plasma pH buffer. Serum albumin is a reliable prognostic indicator for morbidity and mortality, liver disease, nephritic syndrome, malnutrition and protein-losing enteropathies. High levels are associated with dehydration. Sample Type: Albumin in biological samples Intended Use: Direct assays: albumin in serum, plasma, urine, biological preparations. Drug discovery/Pharmacology: effects of drugs on albumin metabolism Sensitivity: As little as 5ml samples Range: 0.01-5g/dL (1.5-750um) Test Principle: The BCG albumin BioAssay? kit is designed to m