Bilirubin Blood Test
A bilirubin blood test is a common test used to measure the amount of bilirubin in your blood. Bilirubin is a yellow-coloured pigment that is produced when red blood cells break down. High levels of bilirubin can indicate a number of different health conditions, such as jaundice, hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
- Bilirubin Levels
- Albumin
- Alanine transferase (ALT)
- Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT)
- Total Protein
- Globulin
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
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Bilirubin Levels
Albumin
Alanine transferase (ALT)
Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT)
Total Protein
Globulin
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
High Bilirubin levels will often manifest as a sign of acute liver disease
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Why take a Bilirubin Blood Test?
Bilirubin Blood Tests are carried out to check the healthy function of the liver and bile duct. Bilirubin is a potentially toxic waste product, with the body developing complex system to safely regulate its levels and remove excess levels via the liver.
Experts Opinion
"This test can be used either to investigate jaundice or as a general monitoring exercise. It can also be important in detecting some cancers, including pancreatic cancer, where it may show up as painless jaundice, often presenting with no symptoms but very high bilirubin levels."
How to take a Bilirubin Blood Test
Collecting a blood sample for your finger prick home test is straightforward. Watch the video below for more details on how to take a home blood test.
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