Evaluating Liver Test Abnormalities
Understanding the Pathophysiology of Liver Disease
for Health Care Providers
Final Quiz
Question 9 of 17
Answer
a. Hemolysis
Bilirubin liberated from erythrocytes is unconjugated (indirect) and insoluble. It is transported bound to albumin to the liver where it is conjugated and thereby converted into a soluble substance (direct bilirubin) that can be excreted in bile. Of the above conditions, only hemolysis increases bilirubin production prior to conjugation in the liver.