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Obstructive icterus results in excessive conjugated bilirubin in the blood. Out of the three types of icterus, it causes the most elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood and the greatest discoloration of the tissues of the body.

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Also see [[Bilirubin]].

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~~=====Van de Berg Test=====~~

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* This test can distinguish between the different types of jaundice, based on whether the bilirubin is conjugated or not.

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* Plasma from the jaundiced animal is treated with an aqueous solution of a reagent (diazotised sulphanilic acid).

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** Gives a red-purple colour.

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*** The intensity of this colour is directly proportional to the amount of water-soluble (i.e. conjugated ) bilirubin in the sample.

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** Further addition of alcohol intensifies the colour if there is non-water-soluble (i.e. unconjugated) bilirubin also present.

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*** The intensified colour is directly proportional to the total amount of bilirubin present in the sample.

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** The difference between the two readings gives the amount of unconjugated bilirubin in the sample.

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