Jaundice, the condition with yellowish staining of the skin and mucous membranes, that is due to impaired BILE flow in the BILIARY TRACT, such as INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS, or EXTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS.
Definition (NCI)
A finding indicating increased bilirubin levels in the blood and urine, due to intrahepatic or extrahepatic obstruction of the biliary system.
A measurement of the conjugated or water-soluble bilirubin in a biological specimen.
Definition (NCI)
The bilirubin is bound to glucuronide to form conjugated bilirubin (direct bilirubin). Direct Bilirubin measurement is accomplished by a colorimetric method. Direct Bilirubin in biological fluids reacts with sulfanilic acid at acidic pH to produce a red colored complex. The optical density of produced color has a direct relationship with Direct Bilirubin concentration in the solution.
Direct Bilirubin Measurement, BILDIR, Bilirubin, direct measurement, Direct Bilirubin, Bilirubin, conjugated measurement, Bilirubin, conjugated measurement, serum, Bilirubin, direct measurement (procedure)
Spanish
medición de bilirrubina directa (procedimiento), medición directa de bilirrubina, medición conjugada de bilirrubina, medición de bilirrubina conjugada, medición directa de bilirrubina (procedimiento), medición de bilirrubina directa