ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Bilirubin, Direct, Body Fluid : 0020511

Mnemonic: DBILI-FL

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

Transport:  1 mL body fluid at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP amber transport tube.

Remarks:  Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Indicate transport source on test request form. Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material.

Stability:  After separation from cellular material and if protected from light: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
Not established
CPT Code(s): 82248
 
 

 

 

 
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