Is a total bilirubin of 62 high?

In general, a total bilirubin of 62 micromoles per liter is on the high side. Total bilirubin is one of the most important indicators of healthy liver function and is the sum of unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin in the blood. In general, the total bilirubin of a normal adult should range from 3.4 micromoles per liter to 17.1 micromoles per liter, so a total bilirubin of 62 micromoles per liter is on the high side. Patients with elevated total bilirubin may present with yellowing of the skin and sclera, deepening of the urine color, which may be accompanied by itching of the skin, enlargement of the liver, fever, and abdominal pain. Elevated total bilirubin can be seen in acute jaundiced hepatitis, cirrhosis, bile duct stones, hemolytic anemia and other diseases. Therefore, if a patient’s total bilirubin is reported to be 62 micromoles per liter, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a detailed examination to clarify the cause of the disease and treat it as early as possible.