NCNC Jaundice Guideline

Bilirubin -bilirubin results from the breakdown of hemoglobin in the RBCs and is a byproduct of hemolysis -indirect / unconjugated = protein bind-direct / conjugated = circulate freely-the measurement of bilirubin allow evaluation of liver function and hemolytic anemias (hepatocellular jaundice): viral hepatitis. cirrhosis. infectious mononucleosis ................
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