Presence of bilirubin on urinalysis may indicate:
A) UTI.
B) liver disease.
C) diabetes mellitus.
D) dehydration.

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Bilirubin is a pigment that is formed in the liver and is excreted in the bile. Presence of bilirubin in the urine may indicate liver disease, as it suggests that the liver is not properly processing and excreting its waste products. It is not a typical finding in UTIs, diabetes mellitus or dehydration.

Presence of Bilirubin on Urinalysis May Indicate