BILIRUBIN NEONATAL

Test Code
NMCP NEONATAL BIL


Alias/See Also
nbil, neobil, nbili, n bili, neonatal bili


Preferred Specimen
Serum or Plasma


Minimum Volume
1ml


Instructions
Test limited to patients 2 weeks of age or younger or for follow-up. Do not expose to light. Microtainer must be full.


Transport Container
Microtainer, red top tube or SST, or green PST (Li Heparin) (Preferred)


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed Specimen




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.