Bilirubin

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I just did a search for the bilirubin thing, and I don't have any of

these problems. Is that something we need if we have fibromyalgia? I've

never had liver problems, or gallbladder problems for that matter:

Bilirubin

*When is it ordered?*

A doctor usually orders a bilirubin test in conjunction with other

laboratory tests (alkaline phosphatase

<http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/alp/glance.html>,

aspartate aminotransferase

<http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/ast/glance.html>,

alanine aminotransferase

<http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/alt/glance.html>)

for a patient who shows signs of abnormal liver function. A bilirubin

level may be ordered when a patient shows evidence of jaundice

<http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/jaundice.html>

(yellowing of eyes or skin), has a history of drinking excessive amounts

of alcohol, suspected drug toxicity, or has been exposed to hepatitis

viruses. Other symptoms that may be present include dark, amber-colored

urine, nausea/vomiting, or abdominal pain and/or swelling. Fatigue and

general malaise often accompany chronic liver disease

<http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/liver_disease.html>.

Determining a neonatal bilirubin level is considered standard medical care.

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