Bilirubin, Direct (Conjugated)

For a brief introduction and guide to abbreviations, see Laboratory Tests: General Remarks.

Analyte [material]

Bilirubin, direct (conjugated) [S/P]

Reference range, target level, or decision threshold

1.7-6.8 micromol/L (0.1-0.4 mg/dL)

[micromol/L]/17 = [mg/dL]

Interpretation of results

↑ Choledocholithiasis, cholangitis, bile duct cancers, pancreatic cancer, cirrhosis, toxic liver injury, liver cancers, Budd-Chiari syndrome, heart failure, acute fatty liver of pregnancy