Bilirubin (Total)
Total bilirubin measures the overall amount of bilirubin in your blood, a yellowish substance produced when red blood cells break down. It reflects how well your liver processes and excretes this was…
Category: Liver Function
Also known as: bilirubin, total bilirubin, tbil, t. bilirubin, bili, ukupni bilirubin
Reference range: 0.1–1.2 mg/dL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: mg/dL
High values may indicate
High total bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia) may indicate liver disease such as hepatitis or cirrhosis, bile duct obstruction, hemolytic anemia, or Gilbert's syndrome.
Low values may indicate
Low total bilirubin is generally not a clinical concern and is usually considered normal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Bilirubin (Total) level?
- A typical reference range for Bilirubin (Total) is 0.1–1.2 mg/dL (source: ABIM). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- What units is Bilirubin (Total) measured in?
- Bilirubin (Total) is most commonly reported in mg/dL. Labs in different countries may use other units — you can convert between them with BloodId's blood test unit converter.
- Where do Bilirubin (Total) reference ranges come from?
- BloodId uses ABIM standard reference ranges and educational information from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Bilirubin (Total) over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Bilirubin (Total) over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.
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Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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