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What is indirect bilirubin was 0.4 direct bilirubin was 0.2 and total bilirubin was 0.6 what are these and why do i need all this blood work? alt was 17 and ast was 16 alkaline phosphate was 98 what does this mean?

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Screening : These labs are part of a liver profile the numbers are typically within a normal lab range that you posted. Screening tests are done to look for medication side effects and diseases that are not symptomatic yet like chronic liver disease

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Labs: Bilirubin is a breakdown product of red blood cells it goes to the gallbladder and then out the intestines .We are always breaking down/ making red blood cells. If the liver/ gallbladder is not working well (direct bili) or there is a problem with the blood (indirect) bilirubin goes up - yours are Ok . The other tests are tests for liver function are normal. F/u/ w/ doc

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