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DIRECT BILIRUBIN

Test Code
LAB52


CPT Codes
82248

Preferred Specimen
Plasma collected in Green top/Gel Li Hep


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Protect from light


Transport Container
 Li Heparin (GST)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Diazo

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:Routine 4 hr/ STAT 1hr


Reference Range
TEST METHOD REF RANGE CRITICAL -Male/Female
DIRECT BILIRUBIN Colorimetrc 0-28 days: 0.0-0.5 mg/dL < 1 month old: >15.0 mg/dL
    >=29 days: 0.0-0.3 mg/dL  


Clinical Significance
Bilirubin is an organic compound formed by the reticulo-endothelial system during the normal and abnormal destruction of red blood cells. Measurements of bilirubin are used in the diagnosis of liver disease, in the detection of hemolytic anemia, and to evaluate degrees of jaundice.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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