Bilirubin affinity to
Elastin tissue
High elastin content
Conjunctivae and superficial fibrovascular episclera
Serum bilirubin - normal
0.3 - 1.2mg/dl
Serum bilirubin - later jaundice
1.2 - 2.5mg/dl
Serum bilirubin - clinically appreciated
> 2.5mg/dl
Yellowish discoloration čout jaundice
Hypercarotonemia
Hypothyroidism - dec met of carotene
Phenol, Nitric acid exposure
Quinacrine intake
Lemon yellow
Hemolytic Jaundice
Dark yellow
Obstructive jaundice
Greenish dark yellow
Long standing obst jaundice
Bradycardia - GI cause
Obstructive jaundice
Palpable Gall bladder
Obstructive jaundice
Obstructive jaundice- ALP
Increased