Urine For Bile Pigment - Delhi
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
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Pathology
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This test detects the presence of bile pigments, mainly bilirubin, in urine. Normally, bilirubin is absent in urine because unconjugated bilirubin is not water-soluble and cannot be excreted in urine. Only conjugated (direct) bilirubin appears in urine when serum levels are elevated. The method used to do this test is Fouchet’s Test. Conjugated bilirubin is precipitated by trichloroacetic acid and then oxidized to biliverdin by Ferric chloride. Presence of bile pigments (bilirubin) in urine indicates hepatocellular (Liver) Disease, Obstructive (Cholestatic) Jaundice. It helps monitor liver diseases and biliary obstruction, and also detects conjugated hyperbilirubinemia.
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Home Collection: Available
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Reports Available: 1 Day
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) for a test depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
Please note that in uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to the complexity of the test or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed about the estimated TAT at the time of registration or after completion of the test.
