ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020114: Bilirubin, Total (Neonatal), Plasma or Serum |
| Test Mnemonic: BILIN | |
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Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One green (sodium or lithium heparin) pediatric tube. Also acceptable: SST.
Transport: 0.8 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Amber Transport Tube. Remarks: Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months (if protected from light). |
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| Reference Interval: |
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Critical High Newborn up to 24 hours: 10.0 mg/dL 24 hours and older: 15.0 mg/dL |
| Interpretive Data: | |
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Refer to report.
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 82247 |