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How does the liver break down bilirubin?

How does the liver break down bilirubin?

Once in the liver, glucuronic acid is added to unconjugated bilirubin by the enzyme glucuronyl transferase. This forms conjugated bilirubin, which is soluble. This allows conjugated bilirubin to be excreted into the duodenum in bile.

Last updated on 07 Aug 2023

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The most common liver tests are liver enzyme tests. Your liver enzymes include alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT).

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The blood sample for liver function tests is usually taken from a vein in your arm.

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