Hoë totale bilirubien bloedtoets vlak. What does high total bilirubin level in blood mean?

Upper value of total bilirubin test is 25μmol/L (or 1.4 mg/dL).

Bilirubin is produced when the liver breaks down old red blood cells. Bilirubin is then removed from the body through the stool and gives stool its normal brown color.

When bilirubin levels are high, the skin and whites of the eyes may appear yellow, which is a sign of jaundice. This can be a cause of a blood disorder or liver disease.