Information about a laboratory test

Positive Bilirubin in Urine: What Does It Mean?

Bilirubin detected in urine can occur with liver or biliary conditions and is interpreted with blood bilirubin and liver tests.

Test summary

Test name
Bilirubin in Urine
Abbreviations
Urine Bilirubin
Category
Urinalysis / Liver-Biliary
Panel
Urinalysis
Specimen
Urine
Common units
negative, qualitative

What does the test measure?

The Bilirubin in Urine test assesses the presence of bilirubin in urine.

Why is the test ordered?

It is used to provide additional laboratory context for liver and biliary conditions.

Information about a low result

A negative urine bilirubin result is generally expected.

Information about a high result

Bilirubin detected in urine can occur with liver or biliary conditions and is interpreted with blood bilirubin and liver tests.

Reference and clinical context

Start with the performing laboratory's reference interval, method, collection conditions and reporting unit. Urinalysis findings do not establish a diagnosis on their own.

Reference range 1

Population
General urine sample
Specimen
Urine
Method
Dipstick

Sourced reference context for Bilirubin in Urine

This is sourced example reference/clinical-context information; the user's own laboratory report and specimen conditions take priority.

Reference ranges may vary by laboratory, method used, age, sex, pregnancy status, and clinical context. The reference range on your own laboratory report takes precedence.

Interpretation notes

Start with the performing laboratory's reference interval, method, collection conditions and reporting unit. Urinalysis findings do not establish a diagnosis on their own. Interpretation may be more informative when related urine parameters are considered together.

Related specialties

Frequently asked questions

Sources

  1. Urinalysis — U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)

    Government medical reference · 2025 · Urinalysis components, routine use and qualitative normal findings · Verified: Aug 12, 2026

  2. Bilirubin in Urine — U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)

    Government medical reference · 2025 · Urine bilirubin and liver/biliary context · Verified: Aug 12, 2026