{"id":194813,"date":"2022-02-09T08:48:10","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T06:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-tests-type\/clinical-chemistry-tests\/bilirubin-total\/"},"modified":"2025-02-18T16:16:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T14:16:59","slug":"bilirubin-total","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-tests-type\/clinical-chemistry-tests\/bilirubin-total\/","title":{"rendered":"Bilirubin total"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Bilirubin total<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The name bilirubin comes from the Latin words bilis (bile) and ruber (red). It is produced in organs that are involved in breaking down red blood cells \u2013 the spleen, liver and some lymph nodes. It is also known as bile pigment, and it is the breakdown product of haemoglobin, which is yellow in colour. During its lifetime, it binds to proteins in the blood plasma, from where it is transported to the liver and then to the bile. The metabolic degradation product of bilirubin gives the stool its brown (stercobilin) \u200b\u200band urine\u2019s yellow (UBG) colour.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In case of liver disease or increased breakdown of red blood cells, its levels may increase. It causes itching and yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and the white of the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What does the test show?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Laboratory testing may indicate the presence of any form of liver or bile duct disease. The amount of bilirubin in the blood is measured.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >In which cases is it recommended to perform the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your doctor will order the test if they notice symptoms suggestive of liver disease or biliary obstruction, or if jaundice is suspected.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What sample is needed for the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>A blood sample taken from a vein is needed for the test.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What can the result indicate?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In newborns, due to the immature enzyme system, bilirubin builds up (neonatal jaundice) when haemoglobin is broken down. It is a physiological process that takes place in 1-3 weeks. If jaundice persists, a thorough investigation is required due to suspicion of biliary malformation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adults may also have elevated bilirubin levels due to decreased or underactive bilirubin-converting enzyme (Gilbert&#8217;s disease). High bilirubin levels can indicate several liver and bile duct disorders, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis, and alcoholism, or even a viral illness. In addition, even in case of malnutrition, its level may increase minimally. However, the result in itself is not a diagnosis, it is worth examining liver function with other tests.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"565\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bilirubin-majfunkcio-labor-medicare-laborvizsgalat.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Bilirubin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bilirubin-majfunkcio-labor-medicare-laborvizsgalat.jpg 565w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bilirubin-majfunkcio-labor-medicare-laborvizsgalat-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bilirubin-majfunkcio-labor-medicare-laborvizsgalat-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bilirubin-majfunkcio-labor-medicare-laborvizsgalat-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bilirubin-majfunkcio-labor-medicare-laborvizsgalat-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bilirubin-majfunkcio-labor-medicare-laborvizsgalat-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bilirubin-majfunkcio-labor-medicare-laborvizsgalat-410x410.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">Bilirubin<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What to do after the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The test alone cannot diagnose any disease, and in all cases consult an internist or haematologist to determine the exact diagnosis and required therapy.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bilirubin total The name bilirubin comes from the Latin words bilis (bile) and ruber (red). 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