Urobilinogen is a product of bilirubin a colorless substance resulting from the breakdown of bilirubin. Resident bacteria within the intestines converts urobilinogen into stercobilin. Some urobilinogen is sent from intestine to kidney for excretion while some of them get converted to urobilin. The yellow color of the urine is regulated by urobilin. On the other… Continue reading Urobilinogen in Urine
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Serum Cholesterol Levels
Serum cholesterol refers to the level of cholesterol, which is found in blood stream. This substance occurs as a soft and waxy material within the blood and body cells. Not all cholesterol is bad as there is the so-called ‘good cholesterol’ and the ‘bad cholesterol’. Cholesterol helps in cell membranes, physiological processes, and synthesis of… Continue reading Serum Cholesterol Levels