Types

• Bilirubin is a waste product that is produced by the liver from the haemoglobin of RBCs that are broken down and removed from circulation. It becomes a component of bile
• In certain liver diseases, such as biliary obstruction or hepatitis, excess bilirubin can build up in the blood and is eliminated in urine. The presence of bilirubi...

Description

• Bilirubin is not present in the urine of normal, healthy people

When to get Tested

• If there is s/s of liver disease(Jaundice, Dark-colored urine, Abdominal pain, Nausea and vomiting, Fatigue)

Elevated Level

• Biliary tract disease
• Cirrhosis
• Gallstones in the biliary tract
• Hepatitis
• Liver disease
• Tumours of the liver or gallbladder

Decreased Level