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Most of this bilirubin passes into the small intestine, but a very small amount passes into your kidneys and is excreted in your urine. This bilirubin also gives urine its distinctive yellow color. This test is usually done to look for liver problems, such as hepatitis, or blockages, such as gallstones.
Bilirubin is excreted in bile and urine, and elevated levels may indicate certain diseases. It is responsible for the yellow color of bruises and the yellow discoloration in jaundice. Its subsequent breakdown products, such as stercobilin, cause the brown color of feces. A different breakdown product, urobilin, is the main component of the straw-yellow color in urine.