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Bilirubin, Fractionated, Plasma or Serum
Test Code268
CPT Codes
82247-Bilirubin, total; 82248-Bilirubin, direct
Includes
Includes a measured bilirubin, total and direct (conjugated) and a bilirubin, calculated indirect (unconjugated).
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Minimum Volume
Pediatric volume: 0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Modified Jendrassik-Grof
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
TOTAL BILIRUBIN
>6 days: 0.1-1.0 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): >15.0 mg/dL (neonate)
DIRECT BILIRUBIN
1-30 days: <0.6 mg/dL
>=31 days: 0.0-0.3 mg/dL
INDIRECT BILIRUBIN
0.1-0.7 mg/dL "
>6 days: 0.1-1.0 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): >15.0 mg/dL (neonate)
DIRECT BILIRUBIN
1-30 days: <0.6 mg/dL
>=31 days: 0.0-0.3 mg/dL
INDIRECT BILIRUBIN
0.1-0.7 mg/dL "
Performed By
CoxHealth
