Research shows that low albumin is correlated with higher morbidity and mortality in the dialysis population. The reasons for this are multi‐factorial and may be related to inadequate protein intake, infection and sepsis, inadequate dialysis, or catabolism of uremia. USRDS data show that ESRD Network 16 tends to have lower albumins compared to other ESRD Networks. Objective:  To evaluate albumin status of HD patients at Puget Sound Kidney Centers, Everett, WA (ESRD Network 16) and identify potential factors that may put patients at risk of hypoalbuminemia. Methods:  Clinical and biochemical data were collected for 3 months on 221 HD patients. Data included serum albumin (bromcresol purple), calcium, phosphorus, CO2, Hct, % saturation, ferritin, PTH, BUN, Kt/V, URR, nPCR, hours of HD treatment, interdialytic fluid weight gains, DW changes, incidence of infection and hospitalization, catheter use for dialysis access, presence of diabetes and other co‐morbidities, dialyzer reuse, social/psychological status, and use of nutrition supplements. All biochemical data were collected after the longest interdialytic period and analyzed at the same reference laboratory. Data were averaged for each patient for the 3 months and correlations between parameters were determined using Chi‐square analysis. Results:  25% of all patients had albumins <3.2 g/dL (reference range for normal population 3.5–5.0 g/dL). Patients with lower albumins were significantly more likely to have DM (p < 0.02), use catheters for HD access (p < 0.001), had infections during the previous month (p < 0.001), been hospitalized during the previous month (p < 0.002), have co‐morbid issues (p < 0.001), and use nutrition supplements (p < 0.002). No other factors were significantly correlated with lower albumin. Conclusion:  Factors other than nutrition seem to be related to hypoalbuminemia. This study has prompted improved protocols for catheter care and use, infection control, and early intervention for nutrition supplement use. Increased screening and monitoring at‐risk patients (those with diabetes and other co‐morbid conditions) has resulted in improved patient care.

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