The Pre-Albumin test measures the level of prealbumin (also known as transthyretin), a protein produced by the liver that reflects short-term nutritional status and protein intake. Because prealbumin has a short half-life, it can show recent changes in nutrition more quickly than albumin.
This test is commonly used to assess nutritional status, monitor response to nutritional support, and evaluate protein deficiency or malnutrition. Prealbumin levels may also be affected by inflammation or liver disease and are interpreted alongside other clinical and laboratory findings.
Pre-Albumin
The Pre-Albumin test measures the level of prealbumin (also known as transthyretin), a protein produced by the liver that reflects short-term nutritional status and protein intake. Because prealbumin has a short half-life, it can show recent changes in nutrition more quickly than albumin.
This test is commonly used to assess nutritional status, monitor response to nutritional support, and evaluate protein deficiency or malnutrition. Prealbumin levels may also be affected by inflammation or liver disease and are interpreted alongside other clinical and laboratory findings.
