BILIRUBIN, TOTAL w/ reflex to Direct Bilirubin

Message
CHEMISTRY


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


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



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.