Lab reference

Direct Bilirubin

Liver

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Reference range

Range0 to 0.3 mg/dL

About

The conjugated fraction of bilirubin. A high proportion points to obstruction or hepatocellular disease rather than haemolysis.

When it is low

Usually not clinically significant

When it is high

Conjugated hyperbilirubinemia: biliary obstruction, hepatocellular disease

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