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TOTAL BILIRUBIN
Test CodeTBIL
CPT Codes
82247
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma collected in a PST (LiHeparin tube)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma- Lithium Heparin (PST)
Plasma-EDTA (Lavendar)
Serum- SST
Red Top
or Tiger Top
Plasma-EDTA (Lavendar)
Serum- SST
Red Top
or Tiger Top
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 1 day at 20-25°C
Refrigerated: Plasma 7 days at 4-8°C
Frozen: 6 months at -20°C
Prevent exposure to direct sunlight
Refrigerated: Plasma 7 days at 4-8°C
Frozen: 6 months at -20°C
Prevent exposure to direct sunlight
Last Updated: November 1, 2024
