The jaundice blood test report card looks at the values of total bilirubin, conjugated bilirubin (also known as direct bilirubin), unconjugated bilirubin (also known as indirect bilirubin) and their proportionality.
Jaundice is a clinical condition in which the skin, mucous membranes, sclera, and other tissues are colored yellow due to an increase in serum bilirubin.
When a patient takes a blood test to check for jaundice, the main focus is on the values of total bilirubin, conjugated bilirubin, unconjugated bilirubin, and other related tests to determine the degree of jaundice, infer the cause of jaundice, determine the type of jaundice, determine the effectiveness of the treatment, and guide the next step in the treatment.
There are many diseases that cause jaundice, if the results of the above indexes are abnormal, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to identify the cause of the disease and carry out targeted treatment or therapy with the help of the doctor.