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Bilirubin, Directmg/dL
Direct (conjugated) bilirubin is the form already processed by the liver.
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What Bilirubin, Direct measures
Direct (conjugated) bilirubin is the form already processed by the liver.
If your Bilirubin, Direct is low
Low is the expected state.
If your Bilirubin, Direct is high
Direct bilirubin above the range is commonly associated with the liver or bile ducts rather than red cell breakdown.
Commonly associated with
- Bile flow obstruction
- Liver conditions
- Certain medications
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0 – 0.4 mg/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your direct bilirubin is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Direct Bilirubin, Conjugated Bilirubin
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.