ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Bilirubin, Direct & Total, Serum or Plasma : 0020426

Mnemonic: BILI

Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.

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 if protected from light: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation)
Note: This panel includes: Bilirubin, Direct, Serum or Plasma (0020033) and Bilirubin, Total, Serum or Plasma (0020032).
CPT Code(s): 82247 Total bilirubin; 82248 Direct bilirubin
 
 

 

 

 
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