DIRECT BILIRUBIN

Test Code
DBIL


CPT Codes
82248

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma collected in a PST (LiHeparin tube)

SST Gold top tube
Red top tube
Tiger top tube
 


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 2 days at 20-25°C
Refrigerated: Plasma 7 days at 4-8°C
Frozen: 6 months at -20°C



Last Updated: November 14, 2024


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.