Direct Bilirubin
Type:
Waste product
Primary Function:
Measures conjugated bilirubin, the water-soluble form of bilirubin
Normal Values:
0.0-6.8 µmol/L
Pathological Values:
>6.8 µmol/L (Direct Hyperbilirubinemia)
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Symptoms/Pathology in Deficiency:
Jaundice, dark urine
Elevated direct bilirubin levels can indicate liver diseases or disturbances in bile outflow, such as gallstones.
Symptoms/Pathology in Increase:
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