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84577 Assay of feces/urobilinogen

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: fecal urobilinogen, stool urobilinogen

Quantitative assay of urobilinogen concentration in fecal samples, a breakdown product of hemoglobin metabolism, to assess liver and biliary system function.

Clinical Context

Evaluates liver function and biliary obstruction; low fecal urobilinogen may indicate biliary obstruction or liver disease, while elevated levels suggest hemolysis.

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Specialties

Clinical PathologyGastroenterologyHepatology

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