What do the results mean?If your albumin levels are lower than normal, it may indicate one of the following conditions:Liver disease, including cirrhosisKidney diseaseMalnutritionInfectionInflammatory bowel diseaseThyroid diseaseHigher than normal levels of albumin may indicate dehydration or severe diarrhea.If your albumin levels are not in the normal range, it doesn't necessarily mean you have a medical condition needing treatment. Certain drugs, including steroids, insulin, and hormones, can raise albumin levels. Other drugs, including birth control pills, can lower your albumin levels.Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
