Why do I need a bilirubin blood test?Your health care provider may order a bilirubin blood test:If you have symptoms such as jaundice, dark urine, or stomach pain. These could indicate hepatitis, cirrhosis, or other liver diseasesTo find out if there is a blockage in the structures that carry bile from your liverTo monitor an existing liver disease or disorderTo diagnose disorders related to problems with red blood cell production. High bilirubin levels in the bloodstream may be a sign of gallbladder disease and a condition called hemolytic anemia
