NCIt definition : The bilirubin is bound to glucuronide to form conjugated bilirubin (direct bilirubin).
Direct Bilirubin measurement is accomplished by a colorimetric method. Direct Bilirubin
in biological fluids reacts with sulfanilic acid at acidic pH to produce a red colored
complex. The optical density of produced color has a direct relationship with Direct
Bilirubin concentration in the solution.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A measurement of the conjugated or water-soluble bilirubin in a biological
specimen.;