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Bilirubin, Total

Test Code
TBIL


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Heparinized plasma


Instructions
For neonatal specimens collect in amber colored collection tube.


Transport Container
Spun serum separator tube (SST)


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
 Ambient: 12 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Anticoagulants other than heparin


Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available


Same day




Reference Range
See report


Clinical Significance
Measurement of the levels of bilirubin is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic, hematologic, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gallbladder obstructive disease.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.