Question 1

is total bilirubin 2.8 dangerous ?

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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 2

what does low total bilirubin mean?

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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.

Question 3

is a total bilirubin level of 10 normal ?

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Not normal: 10is a very high total bilirubin. You should see your doctor as soon as possible to find out the cause of the elevated bilirubin

Question 4

my total bilirubin is 1.3, is this normal?

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Yes: This is actually within the reference range for most labs, and these are set so that a fair number of healthy folks fall outside.

Question 5

my total bilirubin is 13.7  is it alarming?

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Follow your DR: Need more details and history, I would suggest following your DR's advice for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 6

is a total bilirubin level of 21umol normal?

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Maybe: Lab tests can be tricky!  is it 21μmol/l?  Or maybe its 2.1?  Or in mmol?  (sometimes it can feel like high school physics again with all the unit conversions ;) )

the bilirubin level might be elevated, especially if you have a reason (like a recent bruise, hepatitis, or gallstones).  If you have concerns, talk to your doc!

Question 7

what could be wrong if my total bilirubin is 25.0 umol/l?

Accepted Answer

Liver: It has something to do with the liver. You need to be checked to see what kind of bilirubin it is to know where in the process there is a failure, but that level is significant. This can be caused by gallbladder issues, liver failure/issues, and blood breakdown. Get it checked out asap.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: total bilirubin?

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See answer details.: Bilirubin, a product of hemoglobin breakdown, is present in two forms in the human body: unconjugated (indirect bilirubin, insoluble) and conjugated (direct bilirubin, soluble). Unconjugated bilirubin is conjugated in the liver and released into the small intestine in bile, the fluid in the gallbladder. Total bilirubin measures indirect bilirubin plus direct bilirubin; part of a liver test panel.

Question 9

i'm having total bilirubin 1.8 it's an serious condition sir?

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Total Bilirubin: Hi, it depends what the other  markers of ur liver function test are, especially ur Alkaline Phosphotase and GGT, if the other markers are normal and your red blood cell count number is normal, too then you might have a condition called Gilbert disease which Bilirubin goes up during fasting and stress and it is benign.

Question 10

my total bilirubin is 1.3 mg/dl and direct is .56 ?is it abnormal

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Depends: On the laboratory. T bili of 1.3 is probably the high end of normal in most labs.

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