Transasia Bilirubin Total System Pack Kit (5x22ml/5x6.8ml)

Bilirubin is a breakdown product of haemoglobin. Bilirubin formed in the reticulo
endothelial system is transported bound by albumin to the liver. This bilirubin is
water insoluble and is known as indirect or unconjugated bilirubin. In the liver, bilirubin is conjugated to glucuronic acid to form direct bilirubin. Conjugated bilirubin is
excreted via the biliary system into the intestine. Here it is metabolised by bacteria
to urobilinogen & stercobilinogen.
TOTAL BILIRUBIN = INDIRECT BILIRUBIN + DIRECT BILIRUBIN
Bilirubin Total is elevated in obstructive conditions of the bile duct, hepatitis, cirrhosis
in haemolytic disorders and several inherited enzyme deficiencies.