Most abundant plasma protein in humans. High levels of albumin are associated with dehydration. Albumin turnover is seen in infants with iron deficiency anemia. Serum albumin is a reliable prognostic indicator for liver disease. Oxidative damage of albumin is associated with advanced liver disease. Applications are the following: as an additive in washout solution and fluorescent dye solution, as a supplement in Waymouth medium and modified essential medium-a (MEMa), in plant extract for the protein precipitation test, as a component in Ringer's solution to rinse the retinal tissue.