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What is a Urobilinogen?

Urobilinogen is a urine test that measures the level of urobilinogen, a substance formed when bilirubin is broken down in the intestine and partially excreted through urine. The test is needed to help assess liver function, bile flow, and red blood cell breakdown. Abnormal urobilinogen levels may provide useful clues about conditions such as liver disease, hemolysis, or certain disorders affecting the biliary system.

Additional Information

Also known as/ Other names: Urobilinogen Assay – Urine, Urinary Urobilinogen Test, Urobilinogen Measurement – Urine, Urobilinogen Level – Urine, Urobilinogen Estimation
Parameters: 1
Recommended for: M/F/Others
Sample Type: Random Urine
Patient Preparation: No prior preparation is needed
Reports: Same Day

FAQs

What does high urobilinogen in urine mean?

Increased urobilinogen may occur with certain liver conditions or increased breakdown of red blood cells. The result needs to be interpreted along with other findings.

What does low or absent urobilinogen mean?

Low or absent urobilinogen may occur when bile flow into the intestine is reduced or blocked. Certain medications or other factors can also affect the result.

Can urobilinogen indicate liver disease?

Abnormal urobilinogen levels may provide clues about liver or biliary disorders, but the test alone cannot diagnose liver disease.

Can hemolysis affect urobilinogen levels?

Yes. Increased breakdown of red blood cells can increase bilirubin production and may result in higher urinary urobilinogen.

Can bile duct blockage affect urobilinogen?

Yes. Significant obstruction of bile flow can reduce the amount of bilirubin reaching the intestine and may result in low or absent urinary urobilinogen.

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