“The breakdown of porphyrin yields bilirubin, a product that is non-polar and therefore, insoluble.”

“When the liver becomes congested, serum transaminase and bilirubin levels may become elevated, and jaundice may be present.”

“In the liver, to which is transported in the plasma bound to albumin, bilirubin is solubilized by conjugation to glucuronate.”

“Urinalysis was negative for bacterial infection but showed moderate bilirubinuria.”

“The detection of bilirubinuria indicates pathologic conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis and biliary obstruction.”

“Physicians and patients should monitor for the appearance of signs or symptoms of hepatitis, such as fatigue, malaise, anorexia, nausea, jaundice, bilirubinuria, acholic stools, liver tenderness, hepatomegaly or pruritus.”