Abstract:Albumin is a non-glycosylated plasma protein synthesized primarily in the liver. It is a protein involved in the transport of small molecules in the blood and plays a key role in restricting fluid leakage from the vasculature into the tissue. Elevated level of serum albumin is related to haemoconcentration and reduced level is associated with malnutrition and chronic inflammatory diseases representing a negative acute phase protein. This cross sectional study was done to determine the association between admis… Show more
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