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Bilirubin, Total (Neonatal), Plasma or Serum
Test Code2050
Alias/See Also
neonatal bili (0-4 wks); bili neonatal; total bilirubin neonatal
Preferred Specimen
Collect either one green top microtainer with gel (PST) or one yellow top microtainer with gel (SST) completely filled. Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after collection and protect from light.
Minimum Volume
0.8 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an PMC Amber Transport Tube.
Transport Temperature
0.8 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an PMC Amber Transport Tube.
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months (if protected from light).
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat
Report Available
Within 24 hours
Limitations
Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment.
Clinical Significance
Refer to report.
