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Test Code Dbili Bilirubin Direct

Aliases

Conjugated Bilirubin

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Protect from Light

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8 mL
  • Pediatric: 0.5mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  •  
  • Red Top


Plasma:

 

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

01 - 0.3

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

>1.5 mg/dL

Reasons for Rejection

 


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Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold 700 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type, not protected from light

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient 2 days
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 7 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 6 months

Performance Information

 


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Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica – Colorimetric 

Special Handling

Protect from light

CPT Codes

82248