Essential Biochemistry - Hemoglobin Metabolism (Section 2 - No. 46)
The main biochemical feature of hepatocellular jaundice is:
Increased plasma concentration of conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin
Decreased amount of urobilinogen in urine and feces
Presence of bilirubin in the urine
Elevated serum alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) enzymes
Explanation
Hepatocellular jaundice shows increased bilirubin levels (both conjugated and unconjugated), bilirubinuria and elevated liver enzyme levels.
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