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Is a bilirubin level of 8 dangerous in adults?

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Yes: Bilirubin of 8 suggests obstruction to bile flow, severe hepatitis, late cirrhosis or some metabolic anomaly.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 6/18/2019

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