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DIRECT BILIRUBIN  Serum/Plasma

Test Code
DBIL


CPT Codes
82248

Preferred Specimen
Light Green (Lithium) Gel Top Tube or Gold Top Tube


Instructions
Bilirubin is photosensitive, care should be taken to protect sample from daylight and fluorescent light.


Specimen Stability
5 days


Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of direct (conjugated) bilirubin in human serum used in the diagnosis and treatment liver, hemolytic, hematological and metabolic disorders.




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.