Urobilin is a bile pigment derived from bilirubin via the intermediate urobilinogen. It is water soluble and imparts a brown colour to faeces.
Urobilinogen is formed:
Hence, urobilin is found within both faeces and urine. Urinary losses may be up to 5mg/day in a healthy adult.
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