bilirubiinipitoisuuden
Bilirubiinipitoisuus refers to the concentration of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. When red blood cells reach the end of their lifespan, typically about 120 days, they are removed from circulation by the spleen and liver. During this process, hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen, is broken down into heme and globin. The heme is further metabolized into bilirubin.
This newly formed bilirubin is unconjugated, meaning it is not yet soluble in water. It binds to
Elevated bilirubin levels in the blood, known as hyperbilirubinemia, can indicate various medical conditions. These can