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Bilirubin, Neonatal

Message
Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.


Test Code
NBIL


CPT Codes
82248

Preferred Specimen
0.2 mL serum collected in a pediatric serum separator tube (SST)


Minimum Volume
0.1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
0.2 mL serum collected in a pediatric no additive (red-top) tube 0.2 mL plasma collected in a pediatric lithium heparin (green-top) gel separator tube


Instructions
Protect the sample from light.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Spectrophotometry

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day Available STAT 1/2 Hour


Reference Range
1.0-10.5 mg/dL Critical Values >18.0 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Analyte is elevated in jaundice of the newborn and obstructive jaundice.




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.