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Bilirubin, Total-infant

Test Code
NTBIL


Preferred Specimen
Capillary serum


Instructions
Specimen must be processed within 2 hours of collection. Hemolysis causes significant interference.


Transport Container
Red top or SST


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 4 days refrigerated.


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges. Critical Value: <24 hr: >10 mg/dL 24-48 hr: >15 mg/dL >48 hr: >20 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Total serum bilirubin level is used for evaluating hyperbilirubinemia




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