elevated bilirubin

Hi,
I am a 54 your old female and I am concerned about an elevated total bilirubin of 1.7. It was not fractionated at the time of sampling. Exactly 18 months prior my total bili was 0.4 with a direct bili of 0.12. This quadrupling in 18 months worries me. I have no symptoms other than somewhat pale stools. My alk phos., AST, and ALT are all well normal, as is my prothrombin time. My cholesterol has jumped from 209 to 224 also. LDL- 150 and HDL- 62. I exercise and take no medications. I am 126 lbs. I am of European ancestors. Is it possible to be developing something like Gilbert's disease at the age of 54, or do you have to have an elevated bili all your life long for this diagnosis?
Thank you for your input.
Debra

[Cheri1957]

I have a slightly elevated bilirubin also but my Dr told me not to worry about it because it just means I have a sluggish liver that can happen as you get older. I hope she is right in what she tells me. I also had bloodwork done by a totally different dr and they never said anything to me even though it was elavated so I am thinking it must be common.