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Bilirubin, Total
Test CodeBILIT
Alias/See Also
Bilirubin, Neonatal Bilirubin
CPT Codes
82247
Preferred Specimen
Light GREEN (PST)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum (RED) or Gold (SST)
Neonatal Samples: Collect in microtainers.(RED), GRN AMBER
Neonatal Samples: Collect in microtainers.(RED), GRN AMBER
Specimen Stability
It has been reported that exposure to direct sunlight can decrease bilirubin in samples by 50% wIthin one hour. When well protected from light, bilirubin in serum is stable for 3 days when stored at 2 - 80 C, or 3 months when stored at < -200 C.
Methodology
Beckman AU
Setup Schedule
24x7
Report Available
< 1 day
Reference Range
Bilirubin, Total
- 0-1 month: 0.0-10.3 mg/dL; Critical >20 mg/dL
- 1-3 Month: 0.3-1.2 mg/dL; Critical >20 mg/dL
- > 3 Month: 0.3-1.2 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Bilirubin is measured to diagnose and/or monitor liver diseases such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, or gallstones.
In newborns, bilirubin is measured to monitor jaundice and hemolytic disease of the newborn.
In newborns, bilirubin is measured to monitor jaundice and hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
CCI Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory
