what causes albumin levels?
High albumin levels in the body indicate severe dehydration, a high-protein diet and wearing a tourniquet for long periods while giving a blood sample, according to MedlinePlus. Several drugs can increase albumin levels such as androgens, growth hormone, anabolic steroids and insulin.
What are some common causes of high calcium levels in your urine? Low levels of albumin may mean poor diet, heart failure, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, kidney disease, liver disease, nutritional malabsorption and Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to WebMD. A doctor evaluates what the test results mean for each individual patient.