ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Bilirubin, Total, Body Fluid : 0020510

Mnemonic: TBILI-FL

Methodology: Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Body fluid.

Specimen Preparation: Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Transfer 0.5 mL body fluid to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Remarks: Specimen source required.

Unacceptable Conditions: Amniotic fluid, (refer to Amniotic Bilirubin Scan, ARUP test code 0080276) or CSF (refer to Bilirubin, CSF, ARUP test code 2005248).

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): If protected from light: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
Not established
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.
CPT Code(s): 82247
 
 

 

 

 
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