|
|
| 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, Urine, Qualitative
Test Code288
Preferred Specimen
10 mL urine in a urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)
Minimum Volume
Preserved: 3 mL
Unpreserved: 1 mL
Unpreserved: 1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Yellow/red swirl-topped conical transport tube with preservative • 3 mL unpreserved urine cup
Instructions
Encourage mid-stream samples to minimize contamination and improve accuracy. Label the sample appropriately and store at room temperature until pick-up.
Transport Container
Yellow-top, blue fill line urinalysis transport tube
Transport Temperature
Preserved: Room temperature
Unpreserved: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Unpreserved: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Preserved urine
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unpreserved urine
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unpreserved urine
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Methodology
Reagent Impregnated Strips or Tablets
Setup Schedule
Day shift and Night shift Daily
Report Available
2 days
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Bilirubin in the urine indicates the presence of hepatocellular disease or intra-or extrahepatic biliary obstruction.
