ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Bilirubin, Total, Serum or Plasma : 0020032

Mnemonic: BILIT

Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Protect from light during collection, storage and shipment. Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells if protected from light: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months

Reference Interval:
By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation)
CPT Code(s): 82247