Question 1

if i have very high levels of alkaline phosphatase, ast, alt, total bilirubin, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Liver enzymes: May have underlying serious liver problem.Cirrhosis of liver, chronic alcoholism, hepatitis a, b, or c, primary biliary cirrhosis, congenital liver disorders , obstructive jaundice etc. Gi specialist might be able to help you.

Question 2

my total bilirubin is 1.5 and the direct bilirubin is 0.3 what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

In most labs: A total bili of 1.5 is upper normal or very slightly elevated. In and of itself not a big deal.

Question 3

what does bilirubin level of 42 mean?

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Bilirubin: Elevated bilirubin can result from two main sources-- breakdown of hemoglobin (from red cells) and blockage of normal secretion from the liver (obstruction of a bile duct.) These two sources are distinguishable in blood (bound vs. unbound.) Get more information and correlation of type of bili to be sure.

Question 4

what does it mean if your bilirubin is 1.8?

Accepted Answer

Find cause: Especially if it's indirect, you may just have gilbert's non-disease. Otherwise, your physician can help you find the cause. You may be tearing up red cells fast, taking a medication that slows bile excretion, or have something more ominous.

Question 5

what does a low bilirubin total level mean?

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Nothing: The "normal limits" are set so that a few percent of normal folks fall outside. A low total bilirubin is never a problem.

Question 6

what does high bilirubin mean and what damage ?

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Depending on levels.: Bilirubin is a by-product of blood cell breakdown which every living-human has. Small amount is normal, but too much can be toxic to the developing brain. Level of 14 or more in preterm and 17 in fullterm baby is concerning and needs medical attention. Feed the baby--as much as possible, more feeding, faster resolution of jaundice. Consult and follow up with doc..Good luck.

Question 7

bilirubin 1+  ....  what does this mean...plz hlp?

Accepted Answer

In the urine": I'm going to assume that there was a bit of bilirubin in your urine, and that this is not a lab error. You're just getting over a nasty viral infection, and you may have had a  bit of liver involvement. Or one of the medications you've taken may be producing bile stasis. Or you may have a minor bilirubin metabolism problem, or any number of... Unless you're symptom-free, expect bloodwork confirm.

Question 8

what does it mean if s.indirect bilirubin is .68mg/dl?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: Total bilirubin is broken down into direct  and indirect bilirubin. Different labs report different values that fall in the normal range for total bilirubin, which usually is 1.2 or less. Your indirect bilirubin is probably in the normal range or slightly above normal. Other liver tests can be helpful. I wouldn't worry, but talk to your liver doctor or pcp if concerned.

Question 9

what exactly does it mean when your bilirubin levels are too high?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: It may mean absolutely nothing. If the bilirubin is the only liver test elevated you probably have gilbert's disease which is a benign condition.

Question 10

my bilirubin levels are high:total 3.98 umol/l, direct 1.77 umol/l, indirect 2.21 umol/l. all 3 are the diff from normal lvls. what do they mean?

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Inherited?: You may have an inherited disorder called krigler-najjar syndrome. It is not medically significant. Have someone review all of your bilirubin levels from the past. If they are all in this range, the kn syndrome is most likely. If this is a new finding however, go you your doctor for workup of hepatic dysfunction. Cj glueck md.

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My total bilirubin is 1.5 and the direct bilirubin is 0.3 what does it mean?

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What does bilirubin level of 42 mean?

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What does it mean if your bilirubin is 1.8?

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What does a low bilirubin total level mean?

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What does high bilirubin mean and what damage ?

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Bilirubin 1+ .... what does this mean...plz hlp?

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What does it mean if s.indirect bilirubin is .68mg/dl?

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What exactly does it mean when your bilirubin levels are too high?

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My bilirubin levels are high:total 3.98 umol/l, direct 1.77 umol/l, indirect 2.21 umol/l. all 3 are the diff from normal lvls. what do they mean?

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