direct reacting bilirubin
di·rect re·act·ing bil·i·ru·bin
the fraction of serum bilirubin which has been conjugated with glucuronic acid in the liver cell to form bilirubin diglucuronide; so called because it reacts directly with the Ehrlich diazo reagent; increased levels are found in hepatobiliary diseases, especially of the obstructive variety.
Synonym(s): conjugated bilirubin
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di·rect re·act·ing bil·i·ru·bin
(dĭr-ekt' rē-akt'ing bil'i-rū'bin)The fraction of serum bilirubin that has been conjugated with glucuronic acid in the liver cell to form bilirubin diglucuronide; so called because it reacts directly with the Ehrlich diazo reagent; increased levels are found in hepatobiliary diseases, especially of the obstructive variety.
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