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Bilirubin (formerly referred to as haematoidin) is the yellow breakdown product of normal haeme catabolism. Haeme is found in haemoglobin a principal component of red blood cells. Bilirubin is excreted in bile and urine and elevated levels may indicate certain diseases.

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