D.Bilirubin
Test Code: MTC00163
Liver Analysis
The portion of bilirubin processed by the liver to become water-soluble, used to assess liver and bile duct health.
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Sample Type:
Blood,
Preparation:
Without Fasting
TAT:
4 hours
5.
000
KWD
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Test Details
Direct bilirubin is the fraction of total bilirubin that has been converted in the liver into a water-soluble form to be excreted in bile into the intestines. This conversion allows the body to remove the breakdown products of hemoglobin from old red blood cells. Testing direct bilirubin helps diagnose liver diseases, bile duct obstruction, gallstones, or rare inherited disorders affecting bilirubin excretion. Elevated levels often indicate liver problems or bile duct obstruction, while low levels are rare and usually not clinically significant.
Direct bilirubin is the water-soluble portion processed by the liver, helping excrete the breakdown products of hemoglobin via bile.
High levels usually indicate liver diseases like hepatitis or cirrhosis, bile duct obstruction, gallstones, or chronic liver conditions.
Associated diseases: chronic liver disease, bile duct obstruction, gallstones, hepatitis, and some rare inherited disorders.
It reflects the liver’s ability to process and convert bilirubin for excretion; liver dysfunction leads to elevated blood levels.
