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Health Risk Yellowish Brown Urine
Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment found in
This article discusses the laboratory test to measure the amount of bilirubin in the urine. Large amounts of bilirubin in the body can lead to
Bilirubin may also be measured with a blood test. For information on that test, see:
Alternative Names
Conjugated bilirubin - urine; Direct bilirubin - urine
How the test is performed
A 24-hour urine sample is needed.
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