Question 1

dr called said blood tests were normal rcvd lab results mch is low & total bilirubin @1.9. all other results are in normal range. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Maybe Gilbert's?: It is a familial (autosomal dominant), common (2-5% of people), unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (blood bilirubin measures 1-5mg/dl), not due to breakdown of blood. It is associated with reduced enzyme levels of udp glycuronyl transferase, that results in jaundice when patients fast or suffer an infection. It does not shorten life or raise insurance rates, but may predispose to tylenol (acetaminophen) toxicity.

Question 2

total bilirubin 1.9 mg/dl, alk phosphatase 123 u/l, sgpt (alt) 49 u/l, sgot(ast) 46u/l. hepatitis b & c negative. slightly yellow eyes,?

Accepted Answer

Look for cause: The workup needs to continue. You've got hemochromatosis, Wilson's, autoimmune hepatitis, antitrypsin deficiency, medication allergy or some other treatable illness until proved otherwise. If you are taking any medications, even 'natural' / 'herbal' / 'traditional', stop them now. This is serious. Best wishes.

Question 3

alt (52) and total bilirubin (1.9) have both been sligtly elevated for the past 12 months.ast has been normal in the low 20's. ultrasound and ct of the abdomen and pelvis and hida scan all normal.liver biospy discussed.what could that show?

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: Has your doctor considered Gilbert syndrome as an explanation for the elevated bilirubin. Unless there is other data that would warrant liver biopsy, the information you provided does not seem sufficient reason,  You may wish to consider a/different liver specialist.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

total bilirubin elevated 19 umol/l but conjugated within normal. previous total a mth earlier was 25 umol/l so dropped closer to lab normal range of 17 or less but still above. u/s normal but pancreas not well seen, ducts normal. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

: Most likely could
be from something benign like Gilbert syndrome , however it could be a pancreas or gallbladder problem. Recommend evaluation by gastroenterologist

Question 5

can ugt1a1 gene blood test tell if i have gilbert's syndrome? my liver numbers specifically total bilirubin around 1.7-1.9 and alt around 45-60 for the last year and i have no alcohol or drug use?

Accepted Answer

: I'm not familiar with the gene, but genetic testing can diagnose Gilbert's syndrome. However we can usually diagnose it by the elevated indirect bilirubin and no abnormalities in the ALT or AST.  I would look for other caused of your mildly elevated ALT especially if your direct bilirubin is elevated instead of the indirect bilirubin. A hepatologist or gastroenterologist can advise you best,howeve

Question 6

total bilirubin is 2.2 and direct bilirubin 0.4. total bilirubin 3 months ago 1.9. ast/alt normal.no alcohol or drug use for a year. my mom and dad total bilirubin is 0.8 and 0.9. us on liver normal. no appetite not well. why is my bilirubin high?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, from the data you provided, it is not a cause for concern. . Gilbert syndrome may explain: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gilberts-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20372811

Question 7

my bilirubin total is 1.9 , age 33. pleas advise me. is it safe.

Accepted Answer

Depends on lab: 1.9 is the upper end of normal in many laboratories.  However, the normal range is determined by the specific lab that does the testing, and so they are the ones who can tell you for certain if this is within their normal range.

Question 8

my 12 yr son had bloodwork: (migraine history). igg p41 ab. present iron 180. ferretin 22. bilirubin, total 1.9 . vit d3 28.7 im very worried about his iron and bilirubin. he feels fine except migraines. no rashes or bites on body. please help?

Accepted Answer

: Any family history of Gilbert's syndrome or hemochromatosis?  I think more labwork is needed here.   I recommend consulting a hematologist and/or a gastroenterologist to direct the workup &amp; follow-up. Iron overload damage to the liver takes years but I still would start seeing a specialist at this time.

Question 9

is total bilirubin 2.8 dangerous ?

Accepted Answer

Can be: It is important to determine why the bilirubin is elevated. It may be a transient phenomenon due to a viral infection or the result of metastases to the liver and a whole lot of things in between. All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that.

Question 10

what does low total bilirubin mean?

Accepted Answer

Low is OK: In general we all worry about elevated bilirubin. Low bilirubin does not suggest any particular illness, it can be cause by certain medications and vitamin c.

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Dr called said blood tests were normal rcvd lab results mch is low & total bilirubin @1.9. all other results are in normal range. what does this mean?

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Total bilirubin 1.9 mg/dl, alk phosphatase 123 u/l, sgpt (alt) 49 u/l, sgot(ast) 46u/l. hepatitis b & c negative. slightly yellow eyes,?

A member asked:

Alt (52) and total bilirubin (1.9) have both been sligtly elevated for the past 12 months.ast has been normal in the low 20's. ultrasound and ct of the abdomen and pelvis and hida scan all normal.liver biospy discussed.what could that show?

A member asked:

Total bilirubin elevated 19 umol/l but conjugated within normal. previous total a mth earlier was 25 umol/l so dropped closer to lab normal range of 17 or less but still above. u/s normal but pancreas not well seen, ducts normal. is this serious?

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Can ugt1a1 gene blood test tell if i have gilbert's syndrome? my liver numbers specifically total bilirubin around 1.7-1.9 and alt around 45-60 for the last year and i have no alcohol or drug use?

A member asked:

Total bilirubin is 2.2 and direct bilirubin 0.4. total bilirubin 3 months ago 1.9. ast/alt normal.no alcohol or drug use for a year. my mom and dad total bilirubin is 0.8 and 0.9. us on liver normal. no appetite not well. why is my bilirubin high?

A member asked:

My bilirubin total is 1.9 , age 33. pleas advise me. is it safe.

A member asked:

My 12 yr son had bloodwork: (migraine history). igg p41 ab. present iron 180. ferretin 22. bilirubin, total 1.9 . vit d3 28.7 im very worried about his iron and bilirubin. he feels fine except migraines. no rashes or bites on body. please help?

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Is total bilirubin 2.8 dangerous ?

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What does low total bilirubin mean?

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