Urobilin

Urine bile pigments include bilirubin, urobilinogen and urobilin. Because the test is mostly fresh urine, the urinary biliary has not been oxidized into urobilin, so the clinical examination of urinary bilirubin and urinary biliary. Although urinary bilirubin is very low in normal urine, it can often be found. In the case of liver dysfunction or other various diseases, its content is increased. It can be used in the air due to the action of oxygen, especially in sunlight. Quickly oxidize to urobilin. It turns brown when the urine is placed because of the formation of urobilin. When a zinc salt is added, strong green fluorescence is emitted. Basic Information Specialist classification: urinary examination classification: urine / kidney function test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: normal. Positive: Hepatocyte jaundice, hemolytic disease, intestinal infection, etc. Tips: Do not exercise vigorously, heavy physical labor, stop taking diuretics, amphotericin B and other drugs. Normal value negative. Clinical significance Positive: hepatocellular jaundice, hemolytic disease, intestinal infection, etc. Positive results may be disease: sickle cell disease, neonatal congenital biliary atresia, acute obstructive suppurative cholangitis, common bile duct stones, anemia caused by excessive hemolysis, zinc poisoning, viral hepatitis, no biliary pigmentary jaundice syndrome , diarrhea, liver fever considerations Before the test: prohibit strenuous exercise, heavy physical labor, stop taking diuretics, amphotericin B and other drugs. When checking: Relax your body and eliminate tension and anxiety. Inspection process The urine of the tester was collected and examined by chemical methods. Not suitable for the crowd Generally no taboos. Adverse reactions and risks No.

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