VITROS Direct Bilirubin

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Direct Bilirubin is a derived test used on the VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System to estimate the concentration of direct bilirubin in serum or plasma. Direct bilirubin is used for evaluating liver and biliary diseases. It is also used to determine if there are obstructions in the liver or bile ducts.

Key Features

  • Derived test

  • Estimates concentration of direct bilirubin

  • Used for evaluating liver and biliary diseases

  • Used in VITROS Chemistry and Integrated Systems

  • Measures conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin

Frequently Answers and Questions

What is Direct Bilirubin?

Direct bilirubin (DBIL) is a type of bilirubin that is already attached to a protein, making it more easily excreted from the body. It is used to evaluate liver and biliary diseases.

What are the limitations of the procedure?

Substances that interfere with the measurement of total bilirubin or unconjugated bilirubin will affect the results for direct bilirubin.

What are the expected values for Direct Bilirubin?

The reference interval for Direct Bilirubin is 0.0–0.4 mg/dL (0–7 µmol/L).

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