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What Does This Bilirubin Value Of 0.46 Indicate?

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Posted on Sat, 25 Jun 2016
Question: After 0.46 bilirubin test result in a range of 0.10 to 1.20 seems normal. I have always been concerned about my liver since I had gall bladder removed and I drink almost every day.
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
should check the other aspects of liver function

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

As you mentioned the bilirubin is within normal range.

You can also consider doing the other aspects of the liver profile including: AST/SGOt, ALT/ SGPT, alkaline phosphatase, GGT, total protein and albumin.

All of these can provide some information on the liver.

If you use only a small amount of alcohol daily (1 to 2 drinks), then it is possible that it may not have a significant impact on the liver, if you use a lot more than this then there is a risk of liver damage.
This would be reflected mainly in the GGt and alkaline phosphatase, though the other values may be increased as well.

I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
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What Does This Bilirubin Value Of 0.46 Indicate?

Brief Answer: should check the other aspects of liver function Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic As you mentioned the bilirubin is within normal range. You can also consider doing the other aspects of the liver profile including: AST/SGOt, ALT/ SGPT, alkaline phosphatase, GGT, total protein and albumin. All of these can provide some information on the liver. If you use only a small amount of alcohol daily (1 to 2 drinks), then it is possible that it may not have a significant impact on the liver, if you use a lot more than this then there is a risk of liver damage. This would be reflected mainly in the GGt and alkaline phosphatase, though the other values may be increased as well. I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions