Urobilinogen (Urine)

UrinalysisUrine

Breakdown product of bilirubin, produced in intestine and reabsorbed.

Why it matters: Elevated in liver disease and hemolysis. Absent in bile duct obstruction.

Reference Range
< 17.0umol/L
17NormalHigh
What Moves It

May increase with:

Hemolytic anemia
Liver disease
Hepatitis

May decrease with:

Bile duct obstruction
Antibiotics (kill gut bacteria)
Associated Conditions
Hemolytic anemiaHepatitisCirrhosisBile duct obstruction
Related Markers
Bilirubin (Total)ALTAST
Common questions

What is Urobilinogen (Urine)?

Breakdown product of bilirubin, produced in intestine and reabsorbed.

What might a high or low Urobilinogen (Urine) mean?

Elevated in liver disease and hemolysis. Absent in bile duct obstruction.

What is the typical reference range for Urobilinogen (Urine)?

The general-population reference range shown here is < 17 umol/L. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.

What can affect Urobilinogen (Urine)?

It may be higher with: Hemolytic anemia, Liver disease, Hepatitis. It may be lower with: Bile duct obstruction, Antibiotics (kill gut bacteria).

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