Albumin (human) ELISA

Albumin is the major protein in human plasma (40–60%). It is synthesized in the
liver depending on the protein uptake. Substantially, changes in the concentration
of albumin in urine and faeces are a result of distribution disorder, less synthesis
problems. In the presence of protein malnutrition, the extent of edema only weakly
correlates with the albumin concentration. Stronger albumin loss leads to increased
synthesis, for example in case of nephrotic syndrome.
Elevated levels of albumin and hemoglobin in stool are observed not only in colorectal
carcinomas, but also in polyps and during chronic inflammatory diseases (Morbus
Crohn or Colitis Ulcerosa). Albumin in fecal samples refers to an inflammatory reaction
combined with intestinal bleeding.