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Urine: bilirubin
Overview
- To detect bilirubinuria.
Uses
Alone
Small amounts of bilirubin are normal in urine from males
- May indicate bilirubinemia.
In combination
- Serum bilirubin Blood: biochemistry - direct bilirubin test , GGT Blood: biochemistry - gamma glutamyl transferase (gGT) ,SDH, ALP Blood: biochemistry - alkaline phosphatase (SAP, ALP) to assess for prehepatic, hepatic or post-hepatic jaundice.
- Hematocrit Blood: packed cell volume (PCV) and blood smear to assess for hemolytic disease Anemia: auto-immune hemolytic (AIHA) .
Sampling
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Tests
Methodologies
- Immerse dipstick in urine until wet.
- Remove and shake of excess urine.
- Hold horizontally to avoid run-off between pads.
- Read test at correct time interval.
- Sediment examination may reveal bilirubin crystals.
Availability
- All veterinary clinics.
- External laboratories
Result Data
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