question-icon

What Does The Following Bilirubin Level During Pregnancy Suggest?

default
Posted on Fri, 21 Jul 2017
Twitter Fri, 21 Jul 2017 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 10 Aug 2017 Last reviewed on
Question : I am 13 weeks pregnant. I had a POCT UA dipstick and it showed 1mg/dl of bilirubin. Should I be concerned?
doctor
Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
High normal value

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

Yes it is normal to have 1mg/dl of bilirubin in urine. Besides cholestasis during pregnancy is commonly seen. this bilirubin value is very small.

You can get serum bilirubin value to get better understanding.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. V. N. S. Parinam

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2008

Answered : 1727 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Maternal and Fetal Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

153 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Does The Following Bilirubin Level During Pregnancy Suggest?

Brief Answer: High normal value Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. Yes it is normal to have 1mg/dl of bilirubin in urine. Besides cholestasis during pregnancy is commonly seen. this bilirubin value is very small. You can get serum bilirubin value to get better understanding.