Definition of DECOCTION. 1. : an extract obtained by decocting. 2. : the act or process of decocting.
Understanding Urine Albumin. Page Content. Albumin (al-BYOO-min) is a protein found in the blood. A healthy kidney does not let albumin pass into the urine. A damaged kidney lets some albumin pass into the urine. The less albumin in your urine, the better.
Albumin is a kidney test that can tell you quite a bit. It prevents fluid from leaking out of blood vessels. Also it transports substances such as hormones, vitamins, drugs, and ions like calcium. Albumin is produced in the liver, and its concentration is sensitive to liver damage.