What produces bilirubin?
Bilirubin, a brownish-yellow pigment of bile, is secreted by the liver in vertebrates, which gives solid waste products (feces) their characteristic colour.
Last updated on 07 Aug 2023
Liver disease doesn't always cause noticeable signs and symptoms. If signs and symptoms of liver disease do occur, they may include: Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice) Abdominal pain and swelling.
SGPT and SGOT are key markers of liver function. If your doctor has ordered these tests then your doctor wants to assess how well your liver is functioning.
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) refers to the average concentration of hemoglobin inside a group of red blood cells. A MCHC result may be high in people with some types of anemia, liver disease, or an overactive thyroid.
The symptoms of high bilirubin are a yellow cast on the skin and around the eyes. It is also accompanied by nausea and dark yellow urine.
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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