Above the range
Common causes of a high Bilirubin, Total
- Hemolysis (indirect)
- Liver disease
- Biliary obstruction (direct)
- Gilbert syndrome
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Above the range
What causes a high Bilirubin, Total?
Normal range 0.3-1.2 mg/dL (5.1-20.5 µmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum. See the full Bilirubin, Total reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Bilirubin, Total?
The standard teaching reference range for Bilirubin, Total is 0.3-1.2 mg/dL in conventional units, or 5.1-20.5 µmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 0.3-1.2 mg/dL |
| SI range | 5.1-20.5 µmol/L |
| Critical value | > 15 mg/dL in neonates (kernicterus risk) |
| Panel | Liver Function (LFTs) |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Bilirubin, Total normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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