A bilirubin level that comes back elevated on a blood test can mean several different things, and the cause matters more than the number itself. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment produced when the body breaks down old red blood cells. The liver processes it, packages it into bile, and sends...
Which Tests Are Done When You Have Jaundice
Yellow skin and yellow eyes are hard to ignore, and most people who develop jaundice know something is wrong before they get to a doctor. What is less obvious is why it happens and which tests actually answer that question. Jaundice is not a disease on its own. It is...