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: Patient Prep:  Amniocentesis.

Collect:  3 mL amniotic fluid.

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

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

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):  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 charts for interpreting the result based on gestational age, please refer to the Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn topic at ARUP Consult which can be found at www.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
 
 

 

 

 
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