Graniteville-area historical tornado activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 10% greater than the overall U.S. average. On 5/7/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.4 miles away from the Graniteville place center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused $1 million in damages.
Albumin is an important protein made by the liver and released continuously into the blood. One of albuminâs main functions is to bind with other substances in the blood to help them get where they need to go. For example, albumin binds to thyroid hormone and certain drugs and nutrients, allowing their stable transport through the blood to their destination. Albumin molecules also act like tiny sponges inside blood vessels, keeping fluid inside rather than allowing it to leak out.
The albumin blood test measures the amount of albumin in the blood serum. It can be used to evaluate how well the liver and kidneys are functioning. Low levels can indicate liver damage, while high levels indicate dehydration.he albumin blood test requires a blood sample drawn from a vein with a needle. Certain medications can increase the level of albumin in the blood, such as anabolic steroids, growth hormone, insulin and androgens.