Kidneys are organs that are extremely crucial for our survival. The pair of organs serves various significant regulatory functions in our body. They play a significant role in urinary system and also perform homeostatic functions like electrolyte regulation, acid-base balance and blood pressure regulation. They act as natural filter in the body purifying blood and… Continue reading Kidney – Function Test, Pain Location
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Bilirubin Total Levels
Bilirubin total levels are determined by both conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin in bloodstream. Bilirubin circulates in blood in mainly two forms, which include the indirect or unconjugated and the direct or conjugated bilirubin. The indirect form does not readily dissolve in water and being insoluble, it needs to be made water-soluble so that it is… Continue reading Bilirubin Total Levels
Unconjugated Bilirubin
Bilirubin is a catabolic product derived from the heme metabolism. Although it is potentially toxic, the body has elaborate physiologic mechanisms, which can detoxify and disposition this substance in the body. This substance is formed when there is breakdown of heme, a substance that forms part of the hemoglobin. The metabolism of bilirubin by liver… Continue reading Unconjugated Bilirubin
Serum Bilirubin Test – Normal Values
Most of the bilirubin is produced when there is degradation of hemoglobin during the normal process of removing old or aged cells. The natural color of this substance is yellow. Through the digestive agent known as bile, the bilirubin is transmitted out of your body. It may also be excreted through urine. The color of… Continue reading Serum Bilirubin Test – Normal Values