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Bilirubin (Total, Free, Combined)

Bilirubin (Total, Free, Combined)

£29.70
Measures total, direct, and indirect bilirubin to check liver health and red blood cell breakdown. Imbalances may suggest liver or blood disorders—even without symptoms. Please note that this add-on requires a longer processing time—results will be available within 5 business days.
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About this test

  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
  • Dark-coloured urine
  • Pale or clay-coloured stools
  • Fatigue or general weakness
  • Abdominal pain or tenderness (especially in the upper right side)
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss
  • Itchy skin (pruritus)
  • Swelling in the legs or abdomen (in more advanced liver conditions)
  • No visible symptoms in early or mild liver dysfunction

Recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, unexplained fatigue, or abdominal discomfort. This test is ideal for those with a history of liver conditions, gallbladder disease, haemolytic disorders, or alcohol-related health issues. It is also suitable for individuals on long-term medication affecting liver function, or those seeking a comprehensive liver health screening—even in the absence of symptoms.

  • Liver dysfunction (e.g. hepatitis, cirrhosis)
  • Bile duct obstruction or gallstones
  • Haemolytic anaemia or increased red blood cell breakdown
  • Gilbert’s syndrome or inherited bilirubin metabolism disorders
  • Alcohol-related liver damage
  • Neonatal jaundice (in newborns)
  • Drug-induced liver injury
  • Pancreatic or liver tumours
  • Chronic liver inflammation or autoimmune liver disease
  • Complications from viral infections impacting the liver (e.g. Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis viruses)

Symptoms

  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
  • Dark-coloured urine
  • Pale or clay-coloured stools
  • Fatigue or general weakness
  • Abdominal pain or tenderness (especially in the upper right side)
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss
  • Itchy skin (pruritus)
  • Swelling in the legs or abdomen (in more advanced liver conditions)
  • No visible symptoms in early or mild liver dysfunction

Who should be test

Recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, unexplained fatigue, or abdominal discomfort. This test is ideal for those with a history of liver conditions, gallbladder disease, haemolytic disorders, or alcohol-related health issues. It is also suitable for individuals on long-term medication affecting liver function, or those seeking a comprehensive liver health screening—even in the absence of symptoms.

When to test

  • Liver dysfunction (e.g. hepatitis, cirrhosis)
  • Bile duct obstruction or gallstones
  • Haemolytic anaemia or increased red blood cell breakdown
  • Gilbert’s syndrome or inherited bilirubin metabolism disorders
  • Alcohol-related liver damage
  • Neonatal jaundice (in newborns)
  • Drug-induced liver injury
  • Pancreatic or liver tumours
  • Chronic liver inflammation or autoimmune liver disease
  • Complications from viral infections impacting the liver (e.g. Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis viruses)

What's measured

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Liver Function

Bilirubin (Total, Free, Combined): A yellow pigment formed from the breakdown of red blood cells, processed by the liver and excreted in bile.
Why measure: To evaluate liver function, detect bile duct obstruction, and investigate causes of jaundice or red blood cell disorders.