L.P. report question

[Melissa072]

Something else thats been bugging me is something on my L.P. report

CFS - Albumin        94  mg/L       (146 - 250)

The brackets is what range it should be, so then mine must be lower than what its expected to be, can anyone explain this???????????????

[Melissa072]

Thanks Lulu

[Lulu54]

As I understand it, not necessarily.  That is why dx'ing MS is so blasted difficult... too many factors to consider.  I am fairly new to all this so am not comfortable answering detailed medical questions - perhaps someone else out there can give it a go?

Be well,
Lulu

[Melissa072]

So if they can be seen in inflammation does that mean ms

[Lulu54]

From my favorite starting point .... labtestsonline  .   o  r   g  - I hope this helps a bit. Obviously it is something to talk with your doctor about....
Lulu

"What does the test result mean?
NOTE: A standard reference range is not available for this test. Because reference values are dependent on many factors, including patient age, gender, sample population, and test method, numeric test results have different meanings in different labs. Your lab report should include the specific reference range for your test. Lab Tests Online strongly recommends that you discuss your test results with your doctor. For more information on reference ranges, please read Reference Ranges and What They Mean.


Low albumin levels can suggest liver disease. Other liver enzyme tests are ordered to determine exactly which type of liver disease.

Low albumin levels can reflect diseases in which the kidneys cannot prevent albumin from leaking from the blood into the urine and being lost. In this case, the amount of albumin (or protein) in the urine also may be measured.


Low albumin levels can also be seen in inflammation, shock, and malnutrition.

Low albumin levels may also suggest conditions in which your body does not properly absorb and digest protein (like Crohn’s disease or sprue) or in which large volumes of protein are lost from the intestines."