Bilirubin (total): units, conversion and tracking
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Short answer
Bilirubin (total) is reported in mg/dL and µmol/L. 1 µmol/L = 0.05847 mg/dL.
Convert bilirubin (total)
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Converts units only and does not interpret a result. For other markers, use the full unit converter.
What is bilirubin (total)?
A yellow pigment made when red blood cells are broken down and cleared by the liver.
BiomarkerHQ groups bilirubin (total) under Liver. On lab reports it can also appear as bilirubin, total bilirubin and t bili.
Bilirubin (total) units and conversion
BiomarkerHQ stores each bilirubin (total) result in the unit printed on the report, and charts and compares results in mg/dL.
1 µmol/L = 0.05847 mg/dL
1 mg/dL = 17.1 µmol/L
| µmol/L | mg/dL |
|---|---|
| 5 µmol/L | 0.2923 mg/dL |
| 10 µmol/L | 0.5847 mg/dL |
| 15 µmol/L | 0.877 mg/dL |
| 20 µmol/L | 1.169 mg/dL |
| 25 µmol/L | 1.462 mg/dL |
| 30 µmol/L | 1.754 mg/dL |
| 40 µmol/L | 2.339 mg/dL |
| mg/dL | µmol/L |
|---|---|
| 0.2 mg/dL | 3.421 µmol/L |
| 0.5 mg/dL | 8.552 µmol/L |
| 0.8 mg/dL | 13.68 µmol/L |
| 1 mg/dL | 17.1 µmol/L |
| 1.2 mg/dL | 20.52 µmol/L |
| 1.5 mg/dL | 25.66 µmol/L |
| 2 mg/dL | 34.21 µmol/L |
For another value, use the lab unit converter. It converts units only and does not interpret a result.
Tracking bilirubin (total) over time
In BiomarkerHQ, each bilirubin (total) result is saved with its collection date, its unit and the reference range printed on that report. The timeline charts the results across your draws against the range from each of your own reports, and any two draws can be compared side by side.
- Keep the unit printed on each report. Convert only to compare.
- Keep each report's own range with its result. See why ranges differ between labs.
- Compare the same lab and conditions where you can. See how to compare two blood tests.
Frequently asked questions
Which units do labs report bilirubin (total) in?
Bilirubin (total) is reported in mg/dL and µmol/L. BiomarkerHQ stores each result in the unit printed on the report and uses mg/dL for charts and comparisons.
How do I convert bilirubin (total) from µmol/L to mg/dL?
1 µmol/L = 0.05847 mg/dL. For example, 20 µmol/L is 1.169 mg/dL.
How do I convert bilirubin (total) from mg/dL to µmol/L?
1 mg/dL = 17.1 µmol/L. For example, 1 mg/dL is 17.1 µmol/L.
Does BiomarkerHQ interpret my bilirubin (total) result?
No. It compares a result only with the reference range printed on your own lab report, as below, within or above, and does not say what the result means. Talk to a qualified clinician about your results.
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