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BILIRUBIN, TOTAL w/ reflex to Direct Bilirubin
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
BILI-T w/ REFLEX BILI-D
Alias/See Also
TBILI w/ reflex to Direct Bilirubin
Includes
TBILI AND DIRECT BILIRUBIN IF TOTAL >1.5
Preferred Specimen
PLASMA
Minimum Volume
1-2 MLS
Other Acceptable Specimens
SERUM- GOLD TOP SST TUBE
Instructions
DRAW 1 LT GREEN LITHIUM HEPARIN TUBE, MIX WELL AND SPIN, SEND TO LAB REFRIGERATED.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE
Transport Temperature
2-8 c REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 mos
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 mos
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection. Sample unspun before transport.
Methodology
Diazonium Salt
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
Reference Range
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
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519
