When Hemoglobin Breaks Down, It Converts into Conjugated Bilirubin in the Liver

Short Answer

When hemoglobin breaks down, it converts into conjugated bilirubin in the liver and then to ________ in the intestines. It is normally present in the urine in small amounts, but high levels may indicate increased red blood cell destruction or liver disease, and a lack of it in the urine may suggest total bile duct obstruction.