ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Amniotic Bilirubin Scan : 0080276

Mnemonic: AMBIL

Methodology: Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Amniocentesis.

Collect: Amniotic fluid.

Specimen Preparation: Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Transfer 3 mL amniotic fluid to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube. (Min: 2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens not protected from light.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): If specimen is protected from light: Ambient: 48 hours; 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 charts for interpreting the result based on gestational age, refer to the Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn topic at arupconsult.com.
Note: Stat testing must be approved by the pathologist on call after 5:00 p.m.
CPT Code(s): 82143
Cross References: Delta OD 450 (Amniotic Bilirubin Scan)