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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.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 2/17/2019

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Nothing: Absolutely nothing. The lab reference ranges are set so that 5% of healthy folks fall outside, some at either end. "reference range" doesn't mean "healthy range.".

Answered 2/5/2019

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