Direct bilirubin is water soluble and can be filtered by your kidneys for excretion. An average adult value for direct bilirubin is 0.0 to 0.3 mg/dL. Total bilirubin represents a combination of all ...

Bilirubin, the byproduct of hemoprotein breakdown, particularly hemoglobin, is a critical marker in diagnosing, prognosing, and managing liver diseases. This review delves into bilirubin's ...

Early bilirubin screening could identify 83% of neonates needing phototherapy within 24 hours of birth, a new study found.

Bilirubin is a viscous, brownish-yellow substance that is a natural byproduct of liver processes like breaking down old red blood cells. Normally, it is excreted from the body without cause for ...

A bilirubin analyser is a device used to measure bilirubin levels and is often used in neonatal intensive units to screen new-borns for jaundice. The analysers either detect bilirubin levels in ...

Conjugation of bilirubin and delivery to the intestine doesn't necessarily lead to excretion of the substance. Neonatal intestines contain beta-glucuronidase, an enzyme capable of reducing ...