Bilirubin
Alternate Names : Conjugated Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Indirect Bilirubin, Total Bilirubin, Unconjugated Bilirubin
Definition Bilirubin is a breakdown product of hemoglobin. Total and direct bilirubin are usually measured to screen for or to monitor liver or gall bladder dysfunction.
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