WHAT IS BILIRUBIN TOTAL TEST?
A bilirubin test is often performed to measure the levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream of a human body. Bilirubin is basically a yellowish substance found in the human body during the breakdown process of red blood cells. Bilirubin is produced in bile, and this fluid found in the liver helps in the food digestion process. The test is performed to find out the health of your liver. When your liver is in good condition and most likely to be healthy, it will remove most of the bilirubin from the human body.
But if the liver is not working properly, it will leak a specific amount of bilirubin from the liver to the bloodstream. A small amount of bilirubin in the bloodstream of a human body is quite normal but when the levels of the fluid become higher in the blood it might cause liver or gallbladder diseases and a condition called hemolytic anemia.
SYMPTOMS
The doctor performs a bilirubin total test if any of the liver disorder symptoms show up. Below are the symptoms.
- Yellowish color of skin and eyes (jaundice).
- Dark colored urine.
- Light color stool.
- Pain in stomach.
- Flu, fever, or chills.
- Vomiting and nausea.
- Abdominal pain or abdominal swelling.
- Fatigue.
HOW IS THIS TEST DONE?
It is a simple blood test. So in adults, a thin needle is inserted into the vein of the arm and a blood sample is drawn in a small test tube. In a newborn, a blood sample is collected by pricking the heel of the infant and few drops of blood are collected in a test tube. The blood sample is then sent to the lab for further inspection. Moreover, no special preparation is needed for the bilirubin total test.
WHAT DO THE TEST RESULT MEAN?
The results of the bilirubin total test depend on the age, gender, and health of a person. So the test results may vary from person to person. The normal range of bilirubin level is usually less than 1 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL). Adults observed with the condition of jaundice have bilirubin levels greater than 2.5 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Moreover, in a healthy newborn if the levels of bilirubin are greater than 15 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) it might cause problems. So, in order to understand what your test result means talk to your doctor.
WHY CHOOSE AWAMI LAB?
It is important to have knowledge about your liver health, so if any of the above-mentioned symptoms show up feel free to step into the Awami Lab Gujrat. We provide the best bilirubin blood test services in Gujrat and make sure that you are aware of your liver health conditions. Awami Lab Gujrat makes sure that the test result reports are accurate and a detailed description is mentioned related to the bilirubin levels present in the bloodstream of a human body. So, contact Awami Lab now to avail the opportunity of healthcare services of the best bilirubin blood test services in Gujrat.
