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.
Specifically, the test checks for albumin levels and total protein levels. 1  Albumin: Albumin is a small protein made in the liver that constitutes the major protein in blood serum. 2  Total Protein: In addition to albumin, your blood serum also contains a protein called globulin. In fact, globulin is actually a class of proteins that includes enzymes, antibodies, and hundreds of other proteins. A total protein test measures the combined amount of these proteins in your blood.