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Medicines human serum albuminQuestion & answer

human serum albumin · Medicine question

What is human serum albumin made from?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

It is purified human albumin manufactured from donated plasma, with donor screening and manufacturing steps intended to reduce infectious risks.

Sources for this answer

Octalbin 20%, 200 g/l, solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
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