Biochemical analysis: bile pigments

Question 1

bile pigments are derived from

- 2 products

Answer 1

the breakdown of hemoglobin

- bilirubin and urobilinogen

Question 2

bilirubinuria can be due to (3)

Answer 2

• RBC destruction
• hepatocellular destruction (bilirubin isn’t being conjugated or eliminated from the bloodstream)
• bile duct obstruction

Question 3

small quantities of bilirubin can be detected in normal ____

Answer 3

dogs

Question 4

bilirubin is _____ in urine samples

Answer 4

unstable