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Test Code TBIL Bilirubin, Total, Serum or Plasma

Methodology

Diazo Reaction

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

 Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.  Avoid hemolysis. Protect specimen from light.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum RT, spun

24 hrs
  Refrig., spun

7 days

 

Reference Values

Age mg/dL
0 days <5.8
1 day <8.2
2-4 days <11.7
>4 days <1.0

Critical value (<1 year old):  >15 mg/dL

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Icterus

Mild:

NA

Gross:

NA

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

82247

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code

Bilirubin, Total, Serum or Plasma

 1975-2