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BILIRUBIN, TOTAL
MessageMUST protect from light
Please note: Samples do not need to be wrapped to protect from light. Storage in an amber transfer tube or dark refrigerator is acceptable.
Test Code
BILIT
Alias/See Also
Total bili
CPT Codes
82247
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma and red cells. MUST protect from light.
Please note: Samples stored in an amber tranfer tube or dark refrigerator can be accepted.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 3 days if protected from light
- 2-8°C up to 24 hours if not protected from light
- Frozen up to 3 months
Methodology
DPD
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
Adult Reference Range: 0.1 - 1.0 mg/dL
Birth-1 day | 0.35-5.7 mg/dL |
1-2 days | 0.2-8.1 mg/dL |
3-5 days | 0.3-11.6 mg/dL |
6-9 days | 0.3-5.7 mg/dL |
10-14 days | 0.3-0.9 mg/dL |
15 days - <1 year | 0.1-0.7 mg/dL |
1- <9 years | 0.1-0.4 mg/dL |
9- <12 years | 0.1-0.6 mg/dL |
12- <15 years | 0.2-0.7 mg/dL |
15- <19 years | 0.2-0.8 mg/dL |
Clinical Significance
Bilirubin is a waste product of the breakdown of rbc's which pass through the liver and out of the body. Levels are used in the diagnosis of liver, hemolytic, hematologic, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gallbladder obstructive disease.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: June 8, 2023