Method of Collection:
Volume as mentioned on gel vacutainer (Yellow)
Days for reporting:
Same Day
Reference:
| Ref. Range Unit Total 0.00 - 1.20 mg/dl Direct 0.00 - 0.20 mg/dl Why is the Test Done? To screen for or monitor liver disorders If your doctor thinks you have signs or symptoms of liver damage, liver disease, bile duct blockage, hemolytic anemia, or a liver-related metabolic problem. |
Why is the Test Done?
Drugs that can increase bilirubin measurements include allopurionol, anabolic steroids, some antibiotics, antimalaria medication, azathioprine, chlorpropamide, cholinergics, codeine, diuretics, epinephrine, meperidine, methotrexate, methyldopa, MAO inhibitors, morphine, nicotinic acid birth control pills. phenothiazines, quinidine, rifampin, steroids, sulfonamides, and theophylline. Drugs that can decease bilirubin measurements include barbiturates, caffeine, penicillin, and high-dose salicylatees such as aspirin.
How to prepare for the Test:
No test preparation is needed
