The Total Bilirubin test helps to check the amount of bilirubin present in the blood. This bilirubin is the yellowish pigment that is released during the normal breakdown of red blood cells (RBCs). Bilirubin passes through the liver and is excreted out of the body.
It is recommended: In the case of signs or symptoms of liver disease, such as dark-colored urine, jaundice, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fatigue. As a part of the liver function test or routine health check-up. In the case of a history of heavy alcohol consumption. In the case of signs or symptoms of hemolytic anemia like pale skin, jaundice, or splenomegaly. If there is an increase in the levels of bilirubin, there will be yellowing of the skin and the white of the eyes, giving the appearance of jaundice. In newborn babies to monitor neonatal jaundice.
The Total Bilirubin test measures: The amount of bilirubin present in the blood of a person. Bilirubin is an orange-yellow waste pigment produced by the normal breakdown of heme. The heme is a component of hemoglobin and is found in red blood cells. The liver processes the bilirubin and eliminates it from the body. Heme is a very critical part of hemoglobin, the protein in RBCs that binds oxygen in the lungs and releases it as blood circulates to other parts of the body. Both the forms of bilirubin can be measured or evaluated by laboratory tests, and Total Bilirubin (sum of conjugated or unconjugated bilirubin) may be reported.
You will get the reports within 6 hours after the collection of the blood sample.
The cost of the Total Bilirubin test is Rs. 180.
The Total Bilirubin test is prescribed by your doctor after a complete assessment of your conditions.
0.2–1.3 mg/dl.
We require a blood sample for this test.
This test can be taken at any time during the day.
No, fasting is not required for this test.
There are no specific precautions for this test.
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