Elmi Laboratories

Total Bilirubin blood test

Normal Reference Range

0 – 7 Days = <100U/L
>7 Days = 0 – 17U/L

Test Information

A by-product of the breakdown of haemoglobin, bilirubin is correlated with the level of hepatic function and red cell turnover in the blood. Hepatic cholestasis (caused by gallstones) and liver cirrhosis are both associated with elevated bilirubin levels, as are hepatitis, several autoimmune diseases, Crigler-Najjar syndrome, and Gilbert's syndrome.

Clinical Indications

Diagnosis of haemolytic anaemia and diagnosis and monitoring of hepatic impairment or secondary to other causes (e.g. pancreatitis).

Sample Required

5mL serum sample blood tube is required for Total Bilirubin blood test

Min. sample volume

0.5mL

Special Instructions and Precautions

Not applicable

Time Limits For Retrospective Testing

24 hours

Any factors affecting the test

Not applicable

Turnaround Time

4 hrs

Referral centre (if applicable)

Not applicable

Test Code

LFT or SBR

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