"Total bilirubin" refers to a substance produced by the breakdown of red blood cells in our body. It can help evaluate the health of the liver and determine if there are any potential liver or bile duct issues. Full definition
• Subject must meet the following criteria as indicated on the clinical laboratory tests: • Serum aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase ≤ 2.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) • Serum total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN • Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x ULN or an estimated glomerular filtration rate of > 50 mL / min as calculated by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation. (vicc.org)
Cats that show a 50 percent drop in total bilirubin level within seven to 10 days are statistically likely to survive. (vin.com)
Bloodwork in cases of chronic active hepatitis usually reveals elevated liver enzymes, elevated total bilirubin, and sometimes an elevated white blood cell count. (web-dvm.net)