ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020033: Bilirubin, Direct, Serum or Plasma |
| Test Mnemonic: BILID | |
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Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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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, shipment and storage. Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens. Stability: After separation from cells and if protected from light: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months |
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| Reference Interval: |
| By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation). |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 82248 |