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Can concentration of urine affect the dipstick for bilirubin when barely drinking shows + but drank 32 oz during 6 hr period now no trace?

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Dr. William Schmidt answered

Dilution: by diluting your urine you have diminished what actually may be bilirubin. Urine dipsticks are only a guide to what may be present. I would suggest repeating the dipstick without dilution and if positive for bilirubin a blood test may is indicated.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/3/2014

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A member asked:

Can concentration of urine affect the dipstick for bilirubin when barely drinking shows + but drank 32 oz during 6 hr period now no trace?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Schmidt answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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