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    Total Bilirubin Measurement

    Definition 1

    Bilirubin is a breakdown product of hemoglobin. Total and direct bilirubin are usually measured to screen for or to monitor liver or gall bladder dysfunction. (from MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) (NCI Thesaurus)

    Definition 2

    A measurement of the total bilirubin in a biological specimen. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)




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