Laboratory Services

Bilirubin, Total

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Bilirubin, Total
Synonym(s)

TBILI, Total Bilirubin,

Test ID
TBIL
Specimen Type

Serum

Alternate Specimen Type

Red, Li-heparin plasma, K2EDTA

Specimen Requirements

SST

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.

Minimum Sample Volume

Preferred volume 1mL

Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)

500 uL

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.

Stability

1 day at 15-25˚C
14 days at 2-8 ˚C
6 months at -20 ˚C

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens

Methodology

Colorimetric

Estimated TAT

0-2 days

Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday

CPT Code(s)

82247

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
Adult: ≤ 1.2 mg/dL

Performing Lab

Incyte Diagnostics

LOINC Code(s)

1975-2