ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Amniotic Bilirubin Scan : 0080276

Mnemonic: AMBIL

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (Delta OD 450 nm)
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  3 mL amniotic fluid.

Transport:  3 mL amniotic fluid at 2-8°C. (Min: 2 mL) 

Remarks:  Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment.

Stability:  If specimen is protected from light: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
Normal:  0.02 OD or less; depends on gestational age.
Interpretive Data: For additional information about this test, including a gestational age graph, please refer to ARUP Consult Physician's Guide, which can be found on our Web site at www.aruplab.com.
Note: Stat testing must be approved by the pathologist on call after 5:00 p.m.
CPT Code(s): 82143
 
 

 

 

 
All ARUP Sites:        www.aruplab.com     ·     www.arupconsult.com     ·     www.arup.utah.edu     ·     www.childx.org     ·     www.utahblood.org