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Bilirubin, Total body fluid
MessagePerformed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.
Test Code
BFBIL
Preferred Specimen
Body fluid
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Container
Sterile, screw cup cap
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature:8 hours
Refrigerated:48 hours
Refrigerated:48 hours
Methodology
Timed-endpoint Diazo method
Setup Schedule
This test is performed 24 hours/day, 7 days per week.
Reference Range
None established.
Clinical Significance
This assay is used in the evaluation of patients suspected of having acute pancreatitis.
If ascites are present, it is occasionally used to demonstrate pancreatic inflammation. If this is true, the level will be at least ten times that of serum.
If ascites are present, it is occasionally used to demonstrate pancreatic inflammation. If this is true, the level will be at least ten times that of serum.
