Bilirubin levels in the urine may be elevated as a result of: Biliary tract disease,   Cirrhosis,  Gallstones are gallstones that form in the biliary tract.

Bilirubin is a pigment present in bile, a fluid produced by your liver that aids digestion. Your liver will remove the majority of bilirubin from your body if it is healthy. Bilirubin can leak into the blood and urine if your liver is injured. Bilirubin in the urine could indicate liver disease.

However, interferences induced by the dietary protein metabolite indoxylsulfate or coloured components of urine such as phenazopyridine or the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) etodolac have been found to cause false-positive results in urine bilirubin dipstick testing.

Conjugated bilirubin, also known as direct bilirubin, is a kind of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a substance that passes from the liver to the small intestine. A very tiny amount is eliminated in your urine after passing through your kidneys. This bilirubin is also responsible for the yellow hue of urine.

The presence of bilirubin in your urine could suggest liver illness or injury. Infection evidence. The presence of nitrites or leukocyte esterase, a white blood cell product, in your urine could indicate a urinary tract infection.

The following are some examples of particular urine tests that can be used to check for problems: Urine test for red blood cells. Urine glucose test. Urine protein test Test the pH of your urine. Urine test for ketones. Urine bilirubin test Test for urine specific gravity.