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Bilirubin,Total & Direct

Test Code
LAB168


CPT Codes
8224782248

Includes
Total Bilirubin,Direct Bilirubin


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST®)


Minimum Volume
1 mL Serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium heparin (green top) Urine


Instructions
Allow complete clot formation. Spin sample within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
Urine cup for urine sample


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 3 months




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.