ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0020032: Bilirubin, Total, Serum or Plasma

Test Mnemonic: BILIT
Methodology: Spectrophotometry

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 4 mL PST or SST.

Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.  (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Amber Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.

Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Protect from light during collection, storage and shipment.

Stability: After separation from cells and 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

 

 

 
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