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Total Bilirubin

Also known as: Bilirubin

Bilirubin is a substance produced when red blood cells are broken down and processed by the liver. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Total Bilirubin is available within 25 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.

What Total Bilirubin measures

Bilirubin is a substance produced when red blood cells are broken down and processed by the liver. Total bilirubin measures the overall amount in the blood.

Why it is tested

Bilirubin is measured as part of liver function testing and general biochemistry. It is included in liver and comprehensive panels.

Tests that include Total Bilirubin at The Vesey

Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.

Urinalysis Test

Guide price from £25

Liver Health

Guide price from £135

Basic Screen

Guide price from £153

Acute Medical Panel 1

Guide price from £168

Acute Medical Panel 2

Guide price from £180

Muscle and Rheumatology

Guide price from £189

19 further Vesey panels include Total Bilirubin. See all blood test panels →

Frequently asked questions

What does bilirubin come from?

It is produced from the normal breakdown of red blood cells and processed by the liver. It is interpreted within the liver panel.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-07

This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.

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