High bilirubin

[Suzie311057]

I've just looked at my blood test results and it says under full blood count, mean corpusc haemoglobbin (MCH) 32.2 - range 26.9 - 32.00pg anyone know what this means please? Also serum bilirubin level 21 umol/L - range 3.40 - 20.50. I'm guessing to do with iron?

[Clutter]

Suzie311057, Bilirubin is measured to diagnose or monitor liver disease. Your result is slightly over range and on its own is unlikely to be significant.

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Elevated MCH means red blood cells are larger than normal and may indicate B12 or folate deficiency.

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[Suzie311057 in reply to Clutter]

Thank you, would this affect the function of the thyroid?

[Clutter in reply to Suzie311057]

Suzie i doubt it will have any effect on thyroid function

[Dar68]

Hi Suzie,

sometimes my Bilirubin is raised but it does not usually cause me any problems. My GP said I have Gilbert Syndrome, as do my two sons, it is genetic but does not need any treatment.

Angela x