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What Does This Bilirubin Test Indicate?
hell dr my self mahendra my age is 30 i have problem with my digestive system dr suggest me for testing i have bilirubin total 68.0 iu/l and bilirubin direct 1.30mg/dl and bilirubin indirect is 0.53 mg/dl.sir can you suggest what type problem i have
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Bilirubin test is done to assess the liver functions.
Elevated levels of total bilirubin some pathology in the liver or biliary system.
Indirect bilirubin is within normal limits.
However, the level of direct bilirubin is raised thus suggesting some kind of obstruction in the biliary tract.
You need to consult your physician and some more investigations like ultrasound abdomen may be required to know the cause of elevated direct bilirubin levels.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Bilirubin test is done to assess the liver functions.
Elevated levels of total bilirubin some pathology in the liver or biliary system.
Indirect bilirubin is within normal limits.
However, the level of direct bilirubin is raised thus suggesting some kind of obstruction in the biliary tract.
You need to consult your physician and some more investigations like ultrasound abdomen may be required to know the cause of elevated direct bilirubin levels.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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