What is Serum Bilirubin (Total) ?
The Serum Bilirubin (Total) test measures the total amount of bilirubin in a patient’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment formed when red blood cells break down. It is processed by the liver, and abnormal levels can indicate liver disease or other underlying health issues. Clinicians typically order this test to: Assess liver function, as elevated bilirubin levels can signal liver dysfunction, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis. Evaluate jaundice, a condition where bilirubin accumulates in the blood, causing a yellowing of the skin and eyes. Monitor conditions affecting red blood cells, such as hemolytic anemia, where the breakdown of red blood cells leads to excess bilirubin.
Serum Bilirubin (Total) Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal Serum Bilirubin (Total) report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
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Result's Unit
The unit of the test result must be mentioned correctly in the report. Serum Bilirubin (Total) test is generally reported in “mg/dl”
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Serum Bilirubin (Total) Normal Value / Reference Range
The report must have the normal Serum Bilirubin (Total) range. It can differ slightly based on the reagents used by the lab and other internal factors, but common Serum Bilirubin (Total) ranges are:
For any gender, 1 to 100 years of age: 0.2 - 1.2 mg/dl
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
Serum Bilirubin (Total) Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for Serum Bilirubin (Total)
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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