Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 2 Location: south england
Blood Test Results Posted: 09-05-03 10:08am
I have been feeling unwell recently so the
doctor suggested having some blood tests.
I phoned up for the results and the
receptionist said to have them repeated in
4 weeks as my albumin level and alkaline
phosphate levels were high....Anyone know
what this means???
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carvytaph
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Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 87 Location: Pennsylvania
Hopes This Helps Posted: 09-05-03 18:34pm
The body's most abundant mineral is
calcium. Its primary function is to help
build and maintain bones and teeth.
Calcium is also important to heart health,
nerves, muscles and skin. Calcium helps
control blood acid-alkaline balance, plays
a role in cell division, muscle growth and
iron utilization, activates certain
enzymes, and helps transport nutrients
through cell membranes.
High levels of phosphate in the blood can
make you itch and can also affect your
bones. Dialysis helps to remove excess
phosphate. You may also need to take
tablets with your food (phosphate binders
e.G. Calcium carbonate) and to limit
certain foods which are high in phosphate.
Albumin is a type of body protein. It is
made in the liver and is present in the
blood. A low albumin level can be an
early sign of kidney failure.
If you are being treated with dialysis,
the albumin level in your blood gives an
indication of whether you are eating
enough protein. High protein foods
include meat, fish and eggs. Do you eat a
lot of meat? That could be why.
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