Bilirubin is a viscous, brownish-yellow substance that is a natural byproduct of liver processes like breaking down old red blood cells. Normally, it is excreted from the body without cause for ...

A 51 Cr red-cell survival was started, and during the first few days of this study, jaundice deepened (the serum total bilirubin rose to 18 mg. per 100 ml.), the hemoglobin fell to 5.2 gm.