The bilirubin blood test measures the level of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment found in bile, a fluid made by the liver.
Bilirubin attached to sugar is called “direct” bilirubin, and bilirubin without sugar is called “indirect” bilirubin. All the bilirubin in your blood together is called “total” bilirubin.
A bilirubin test is ordered when the health provider suspects a person has liver or gallbladder problems or has a jaundice.
It is normal to have some bilirubin in the blood. A normal level is:
*Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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