stercobilin
Last reviewed 01/2018
Stercobilin is a bile pigment derived by oxidation from stercobilinogen within the gut. It imparts a brown colour to faeces.
Approximately 250mg per day of stercobilin are excreted in faeces in the healthy adult.
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