As a medical professional with expertise in clinical diagnostics, I can provide you with information on normal bilirubin levels. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is a byproduct of the breakdown of red blood cells. It is processed by the liver and excreted in bile. There are two main types of bilirubin: unconjugated (indirect) and conjugated (direct) bilirubin.
Normal bilirubin levels can vary slightly depending on the specific laboratory and the population it serves, but generally, they are as follows:
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Total Bilirubin: The sum of both direct and indirect bilirubin. The normal range for total bilirubin is typically between 0.2 and 1.2 mg/dL (3.4 to 20.5 µmol/L) for adults.
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Direct (Conjugated) Bilirubin: This is the form that has been processed by the liver. The normal range is usually between 0.0 and 0.3 mg/dL (0 to 5.1 µmol/L) for adults.
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Indirect (Unconjugated) Bilirubin: This is the form that has not yet been processed by the liver. The normal range can be slightly higher, typically between 0.0 and 1.0 mg/dL (0 to 17.1 µmol/L) for adults.
It's important to note that these levels can be different for newborns, especially during the first week of life, due to the normal process of neonatal jaundice.
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