Albumin
Basic Information 
Typical Normal Range (US units; SI units)
2.8 to 4.8 g/dL (28–48 g/L); varies slightly between reference laboratories. Young animals often have lower concentrations.
Physiology
Albumin is synthesized by hepatocytes, and it is a negative acute phase protein. Albumin is the major contributor to plasma colloidal osmotic pressure, and it serves as a transport protein for ions, bilirubin, fatty acids, thyroxine, drugs, and many other substances.
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