Laboratory Services
Bilirubin, Total
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Test Description |
Bilirubin, Total
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Synonym(s) |
TBILI, Total Bilirubin, |
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Test ID |
TBIL
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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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Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - 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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Minimum Sample Volume |
Preferred volume 1mL |
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Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 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 15-25˚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 |
Monday-Saturday |
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CPT Code(s) |
82247 |
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Reference Range |
0 days - 1 day: < 8.0 mg/dL |
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Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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LOINC Code(s) |
1975-2 |