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Total Bilirubin Normal Ranges

Bilirubin is the breakdown product of heme from red blood cells.

Age GroupReference RangeUnitNotes
Adults (18–64)0.2 – 1.2mg/dL

Also reported in: µmol/L.Conversion factor: 1 µmol/L = 17.094 mg/dL.

Critical (Panic) Values

Critical High: > 20 mg/dL. Values outside these limits require immediate clinical attention.

Common Causes of High Total Bili

Hepatocellular disease: viral hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosisCholestasis: bile duct stones, cholangitis, drug-induced cholestasisHemolysis: sickle cell disease, G6PD deficiency, immune hemolytic anemia

Common Causes of Low Total Bili

Not clinically significant (low bilirubin is normal)

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