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Bilirubin, Total, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeTBIL
Alias/See Also
Total Bilirubin
CPT Codes
82247
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of plasma. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Neonatal specimens (<14 days old) are not recommended.
2. Indicate plasma.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Neonatal specimens (<14 days old) are not recommended.
2. Indicate serum.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of plasma. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Neonatal specimens (<14 days old) are not recommended.
2. Indicate plasma.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Neonatal specimens (<14 days old) are not recommended.
2. Indicate serum.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
0.2-1.3 mg/dL
Critical value (neonatals): ≥15 mg/dL
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department