What Does This Bilirubin Value Of 0.46 Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 18 May 2016

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Question : After 0.46 bilirubin test result in a range of 0.10 to 1.20 seems normal. I have always been concerned about my liver since I had gall bladder removed and I drink almost every day.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
should check the other aspects of liver function

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

As you mentioned the bilirubin is within normal range.

You can also consider doing the other aspects of the liver profile including: AST/SGOt, ALT/ SGPT, alkaline phosphatase, GGT, total protein and albumin.

All of these can provide some information on the liver.

If you use only a small amount of alcohol daily (1 to 2 drinks), then it is possible that it may not have a significant impact on the liver, if you use a lot more than this then there is a risk of liver damage.
This would be reflected mainly in the GGt and alkaline phosphatase, though the other values may be increased as well.

I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar