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Bilirubin, Total
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Test Code
TBIL
Alias/See Also
70245;
Bili, Total;
Pediatric Bilirubin Total;
T Bili;
Total Bili;
Total Bilirubin;
Total Bilirubin Pediatric;
Bili, Total;
Pediatric Bilirubin Total;
T Bili;
Total Bili;
Total Bilirubin;
Total Bilirubin Pediatric;
CPT Codes
82247
Preferred Specimen
SST/GST Serum Only
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top)tube
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. Red top serum unacceptable for testing.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
WRAP IN FOIL/PROTECT FROM LIGHT
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
WRAP IN FOIL/PROTECT FROM LIGHT
Transport Container
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 5 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = 6 months
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Setup Schedule
24/7
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Report Available
daily
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
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: February 5, 2024