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Bilirubin, Total : 287
Test CodeBILTAU or 287
CPT Codes
82247
Instructions
Protect from light by wrapping a spun SST® in foil or transferring serum/plasma to an amber transport vial. Avoid hemolysis.
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Alternative Specimens
Plasma from: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
1 mL serum
Alternative Specimens
Plasma from: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
If protected from light:
Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 90 days
Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 90 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Anticoagulants other than heparin
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
≤1 Day ≤5.1 mg/dL
2 Days ≤7.2 mg/dL
3-5 Days ≤10.3 mg/dL
6-7 Days ≤8.4 mg/dL
8-9 Days ≤6.5 mg/dL
10-11 Days ≤4.6 mg/dL
12-13 Days ≤2.7 mg/dL
14 Days-9 Years 0.2-0.8 mg/dL
10-19 Years 0.2-1.1 mg/dL
≥20 Years 0.2-1.2 mg/dL
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.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
