What do the results mean?
If your prealbumin levels are lower than normal, it may mean you are not getting enough nutrition in your diet. Low prealbumin levels may also be a sign of:
Trauma, such as a burn injury
Chronic illness
Liver disease
Certain infections
Inflammation
High prealbumin levels may be a sign of Hodgkin disease, kidney problems, or other disorders, but this test is not used to diagnose or monitor conditions related to high prealbumin. Other types of lab tests will be used to diagnose these disorders.
If your prealbumin levels are not normal, it doesn't necessarily mean you have a condition needing treatment. Certain medicines and even pregnancy can affect your results. If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.
Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
