Indirect Bilirubin Test | Lahalak Platform
Feeling unusually fatigued? This test helps diagnose hemolytic anemia and non-obstructive jaundice by measuring bilirubin levels from red blood cell breakdown, ensuring a clear understanding of your health.
Scientific name: Indirect Bilirubin Test
A specific measurement of the level of unconjugated bilirubin in the blood. This type of bilirubin is primarily produced from the breakdown of hemoglobin in aged red blood cells. Before it can be excreted in bile, it must be conjugated with glucuronic acid in the liver to become "direct." Elevated levels reflect problems in the pre-existing stage o...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
8-12 hours fasting
Included Services
- Accurate analysis to diagnose the level of unconjugated (indirect) bilirubin in the blood.
- Consult a specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not usually required for this analysis, unless it is requested as part of a package of tests that includes other tests that require fasting (such as fasting blood sugar or lipids).
- Inform your doctor or technician of all medications and supplements you are taking, as some may affect the results.
- For newborns, the sample is taken from the heel or vein according to the laboratory protocol.
- Avoid consuming alcohol well in advance of the examination, as it may affect liver function and therefore the results.
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