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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

0.0 – 0.3

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

<1 month: >1.5

Reasons for Rejection



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Hemolysis Threshold
 30 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold
 N/A
Lipemia Threshold
 100 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, WCH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description
 Colorimetric Diazo method

Special Handling

Protect from light

CPT Codes

82248