ALB and chronic kidney disease: Hematological parameters showed significantly lower hemoglobin concentrations in CKD+ patients (12.6 vs. 14 g/dL, p = 0.023), as well as reduced albumin levels (30 vs. 35 g/L, p = 0.0002), while no differences were found in total white blood cell count, platelet count, or creatine kinase levels.