Laboratory Services
Bilirubin, Neonate
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| Test Description |
Bilirubin, Neonate
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| Synonym(s) |
Neonatal Bilirubin
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| Test ID |
NBIL
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li heparin plasma, K2EDTA
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
300 uL
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| Additional Processing Details |
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube or green-top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
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| Stability |
1 day at 20-25˚C
7 days at 2-8 ˚C 6 months at -20 ˚C |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
M-Sa
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| Test Includes |
Total Bilirubin
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| CPT Code(s) |
82247
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| Reference Range |
0 days - 1 day: < 8.0 mg/dL
1 day - 2 days: <13.0 mg/dL 2 days - 14 days: <15.0 mg/dL 15 days - 18 years: ≤1.0 mg/dL |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
1975-2
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