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Bilirubin, Body Fluid (BFBL)
Test Code93806
CPT Codes
82247
Preferred Specimen
1 mL (x2) body fluids collected in a body fluid container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (x2)
Instructions
1. Centrifuge, separate supernatant, and send both supernatant and sediment.
2. Protect specimen from light in an opaque, amber vial.
3. Label specimens as sediment and supernatant.
Note: Indicate specimen source.
2. Protect specimen from light in an opaque, amber vial.
3. Label specimens as sediment and supernatant.
Note: Indicate specimen source.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 70 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 70 days
Methodology
Photometric • Diazonium Salt
Setup Schedule
Sets up 6 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 2 to 6 days.
Clinical Significance
May aid in the distinction between a transudative and an exudative body fluid, when used in conjunction with other testing including serum bilirubin analysis, body fluid; serum protein ratio, body fluids; serum lactate dehydrogenase ratio, and serum dehydrogenase ratio, and serum lactate dehydrogenase.
