6. Source of Bilirubin
• 75%: from old RBCs released from RES
• 25%: from ineffective erythropoyesis,
myoglobine, cytochromes, catalase,
peroxidase.
• Production of bilirubin:. 6-10 mg/kg/day.
(adults 3-4mg/kg/day)
• 1gr Hemoglobine produces 34mg of bilirubin