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chemistry screen
total bilirubin
diagnoses
definition
reference ranges:
standard: 0.2-1.1 mg/dl
healthy: 0.1-1.0 mg/dl
conditions that can exhibit an increase in the total bilirubin:
Liver damage (hepatitis, infectious mononucleosis); Biliary duct obstructions (tumor, stones); Hemolytic disease; Prolonged fasting.
conditions that can exhibit a decrease in total bilirubin:
Iron deficiency anemia; Drugs (salicylates/barbiturates).
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