Bilirubina całkowita i frakcje - surowica

Determining direct (water-soluble) bilirubin levels in combination with total bilirubin measurement allows for the identification of the type of jaundice by assessing the predominance of unconjugated or conjugated bilirubin (van den Bergh test).

When included with a general urine test (bilirubin and urobilinogen levels) and liver enzyme activity assessment, it can differentiate types of jaundice with high probability.

Dietary errors may cause a temporary, slight increase in bilirubin levels.

Have your blood drawn at home — together with the test, purchase the mobile blood collection service.

• The blood collection itself takes a few to several seconds.
• Procedures related to the collection - skin disinfection, application tourniquet and pressure at the donor site after completion The procedure takes a few minutes.
• Recommended intake on an empty stomach, in the morning.
• There are no contraindications to the test.

A few days before the test:

• Do not drink alcohol 2 – 3 days before the test.
• Refrain from drinking coffee and tea for at least 12 hours before downloading.
Eliminate the causes of stress as much as possible.

On the day of the test

• The patient should remain on an empty stomach - that is, refrain from meal for about 12 hours before the test.
• In the morning you can drink water, a glass at most.
• Where possible, the collection should be carried out before the taking a morning portion of medication unless a doctor recommends differently.
• The collection should be done in the morning.
• Before the test, the patient should remain at rest for 10 – 15 minutes (seated position). Physical exertion, also moderate e.g. walking, climbing stairs, can change the result values laboratory test.

In the event of improper preparation for the examination, The result obtained will not be fully reliable.

 

• The test result is available within 3 working days.
• Possibility to collect the result at the reception of any Center Medicover Medical Centre.
• Ability to access the result via the Internet (download required password at the reception desk of the Medicover Medical Centre).