Bilirubin (TBIL)
Posted: Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 | Updated: Monday, February 7th, 2022
Posted: Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 | Updated: Monday, February 7th, 2022
Canine Normal Values:
0-0.2 mg/dL
Feline Normal Values:
0.1-0.5 mg/dL
Significance:
Used in the assessment of various disease processes that may result in jaundice or icterus
Increases in Values:
Increased values may reflect intravascular hemolysis, intrahepatic or extrahepatic biliary obstruction, and/or compromised bile excretion
Decreases in Values:
Decreased values are not generally significant
0-0.2 mg/dL
Feline Normal Values:
0.1-0.5 mg/dL
Significance:
Used in the assessment of various disease processes that may result in jaundice or icterus
Increases in Values:
Increased values may reflect intravascular hemolysis, intrahepatic or extrahepatic biliary obstruction, and/or compromised bile excretion
Decreases in Values:
Decreased values are not generally significant
Sources:
Ford, Richard B., and Elisa M. Mazzaferro. Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment. 8th ed., Saunders Elsevier, 2006.
Ford, Richard B., and Elisa M. Mazzaferro. Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment. 8th ed., Saunders Elsevier, 2006.