Assessment of some biochemical tests in liver diseases
Assessment of some biochemical tests in liver diseases
Assessment of some biochemical tests in liver diseases
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Bilirub<strong>in</strong><br />
Product <strong>of</strong> hemoglob<strong>in</strong> breakdown<br />
2 Forms<br />
– Unconjugated (<strong>in</strong>direct)- <strong>in</strong>soluble<br />
↑ <strong>in</strong> hemolysis, Gilbert syndrome, meds<br />
– Conjugated (direct)- soluble<br />
↑ <strong>in</strong> obstruction, cholestasis, cirrhosis,<br />
hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, etc.