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Bilirubin, Direct, Plasma

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


Test Code
DBILI


CPT Codes
82248

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


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Calculated

Reference Range
0-0.3 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Bilirubin is a by-product of the normal destruction of red cells in the spleen, liver and bone marrow. It may be elevated in liver diseases, anemias 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.