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What is the significance of the Total Bilirubin test? | measured to diagnose and/or monitor liver diseases, such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, or gallstones and to determine the cause of jaundice |
What specimen is used to do this test? | blood from heel or vein stick |
What are the normal results for adults? | 0.3–1.0 mg/dL |
What are the abbreviations for Total Bilirubin? | TBIL |
What does a high level indicate? | that the liver is incapable of adequately removing bilirubin in a timely manner |
What does a high level indicate? | Some infections, such as an infected gallbladder or some inherited diseases, such as Gilbert's syndrome |
What does a low level indicate? | not generally a concern and are not monitored |