Urobilinogen (Urine)
Breakdown product of bilirubin, produced in intestine and reabsorbed.
Why it matters: Elevated in liver disease and hemolysis. Absent in bile duct obstruction.
May increase with:
May decrease with:
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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