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Dec 27, 2023

Differentiate between direct and indirect bilirubin in a tabular form?

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Direct Bilirubin | Indirect Bilirubin
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Also known as conjugated bilirubin | Also known as unconjugated bilirubin
Water-soluble form of bilirubin | Fat-soluble form of bilirubin
Formed in the liver by conjugation with glucuronic acid | Formed in the spleen by breakdown of heme from old red blood cells
Can be excreted in bile and urine | Cannot be excreted in bile and urine
Directly related to liver function | Indirectly related to liver function
Elevated levels indicate liver disease or obstruction of bile flow | Elevated levels indicate increased breakdown of red blood cells or impaired liver function
Measured in direct bilirubin tests | Measured in total bilirubin tests
Normal range is 0-0.3 mg/dL | Normal range is 0.2-1.2 mg/dL
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