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Test Code Fbili Bilirubin Fractionated

Aliases

Neonatal Bilirubin

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Take care with neonatal samples to protect from light. While the assay is sensitive to light absorption, this is most noticeable in the neonate care setting where values are closely monitored.

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8ml
  • 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

0.1 - 1.2 mg/dL

Reportable Units

Varies

Critical Value

See individual assays

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 1 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 Calculated

Special Handling

Protect from light

CPT Codes

88248, 88247

Panel Components

  • Total Bilirubin
  • Direct Bilirubin
  • Indirect Bilirubin