A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Bilirubin, Total & Direct
MessageProtect specimen from light
For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.
For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.
Test Code
TBILI
Alias/See Also
70304
CPT Codes
82247;82248
Includes
Includes: Bilirubin Total (70245), Bilirubin Direct (285)
Preferred Specimen
serum
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. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
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
see individual components
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
AU
AU
Report Available
daily
Clinical Significance
Elevated in jaundice of the newborn, obstructive jaundice.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 19, 2021