BILIRUBIN, DIRECT, SERUM

Measures the level of direct bilirubin in the blood, which helps assess liver function. Elevated levels may indicate liver disease or biliary obstruction.

Also known asBilirubinDirectSerum BilirubinDirect Bilirubin

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

BILIRUBIN, DIRECT, SERUM Test in Bengaluru (bangalore) Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
BILIRUBIN, DIRECT, SERUM includes 1 parameter

  • Bilirubin, Direct
Frequently Asked Questions

This test measures direct (conjugated) bilirubin levels to evaluate liver function and diagnose conditions like jaundice, hepatitis, or bile duct obstruction.

Individuals experiencing jaundice, dark urine, or suspected liver disease should undergo this test.

Elevated direct bilirubin suggests bile flow obstruction, liver disease, or gallbladder disorders.

Fasting may be recommended for accurate results, but it depends on the doctor’s instructions.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause, ranging from medications to dietary changes and lifestyle modifications.

Test code

1526H

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer1 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 15:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Bio Chemistry

CPT and Loinc codes

BILIRUBIN, DIRECT, SERUM

200