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Bilirubin, Neonatal
Test CodeNBILL
Alias/See Also
Neonatal Bilirubin
CPT Codes
82247
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) microtainer. Spin
specimen down and send 0.5 mL of plasma. Protect specimen from
light.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) microtainer. Spin
specimen down and send 0.5 mL of plasma. Protect specimen from
light.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
|
Premature |
Full-Term Newborn |
||
Age |
mg/dL |
mol/L |
mg/dL |
mol/L |
Up to 24 hours |
1 - 8 |
17 - 137 |
2 - 6 |
34 - 103 |
Up to 48 hours |
6 - 12 |
103 - 205 |
6 - 10 |
103 - 171 |
3 - 5 days |
10 - 14 |
171 - 239 |
4 - 8 |
68 - 137 |
Critical value (neonatals): ≥15 mg/dL
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department