Urobilinogen
- Sample Type
- Standard
- Fasting
- No
- Unit
- mg/dL
Urobilinogen is a byproduct of bilirubin reduction by intestinal bacteria. In a Complete Urine Examination, it serves as a sensitive indicator of liver dysfunction and hemolytic disorders. Elevated levels suggest excessive bilirubin production (hemolysis) or a failure of the liver to re-extract urobilinogen from portal blood.
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Why Context Matters
Urobilinogen is highly sensitive to light and will degrade rapidly if the urine sample is not processed quickly. High concentrations of nitrites (from UTI) or highly acidic urine can also cause false results.
Lab ranges are statistical averages, not biological laws. "Normal" for a 20-year-old male isn't normal for a 60-year-old female.
Clinical References
Source-of-truth databases and clinical guidelines for Urobilinogen:
Official Sources
Research & Guidelines
- PubMed: Urobilinogen Clinical GuidelinesNCBI / PubMed
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