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Liver

Bilirubin (total) test

Also called bilirubin, jaundice test

A yellow pigment from the normal breakdown of red cells, cleared by the liver.

Typical range
0.2–1.2 mg/dL.
Usual recheck
About 1 month when out of range

Why it's done

Checked for jaundice and in the LFT.

What a high result can mean

Jaundice. Can be harmless (Gilbert's syndrome), or from liver disease, blocked bile ducts or red cell breakdown.

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More liver tests

Liver function test (LFT)ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, total protein and albumin. ALT (SGPT)A liver enzyme released when liver cells are irritated or damaged. AST (SGOT)An enzyme found in the liver, heart and muscles. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)An enzyme from the liver, bile ducts and bones. GGTA liver enzyme sensitive to alcohol and bile duct problems. Bilirubin (direct)Bilirubin the liver has already processed.