Bilirubin, Total, Plasma

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
TBILI


CPT Codes
82247

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in an PST tube. Spin down and send 1.0 mL of plasma refrigerated. Protect specimen from light.


Transport Container
PST tube


Methodology
Colorimetric

Reference Range
0.2 - 1.3 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Bilirubin may be increased in liver diseases, anemias and bile duct and gallbladder obstructions.



Last Updated: September 3, 2010


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.