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Bilirubin - Total
MessageMeasurement of the levels of bilirubin, an organic compound formed during the normal and abnormal destruction of red blood cells, is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic, hematologic, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gall bladder blockage.
Test Code
BILIT
Alias/See Also
LAB3000026
CPT Codes
82247
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
2.0 mL plasma collected in a light green lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST)
2.0 mL plasma collected in a light green lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST)
Instructions
Protect from light as soon as possible.
Specimen Stability
When well protected from light, bilirubin in serum is stable for up to three days refrigerated (2 - 8oC) and approximately three months when stored <=-20oC
Methodology
Diazo method
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| M/F | 0 - 3 weeks | Refer to the Bilitool in Epic |
| M/F | 31 days - 18 years | 0.2 - 1.0 mg/dL |
| M | 18 - 24 years | 0.2 - 1.6 mg/dL |
| M | 25 - 30 years | 0.2 - 1.7 mg/dL |
| M | 31 - 150 years | 0.2 - 1.2 mg/dL |
| F | 13 - 150 years | 0.2 - 1.1 mg/dL |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
