BILLIRUBIN, TOTAL

What this test checks

Measures the total amount of bilirubin (yellow waste from old red cells) in your blood. High levels cause the yellow tint seen in jaundice.

Why do people get this test?

A quick screen if jaundice is visible or suspected, and a routine part of liver health checkups.

When you should consider this test

• Yellow tint in skin or eyes
• Routine liver health screen
• Newborn jaundice follow-up

How to prepare

Fasting preferred.