Bilirubin, Total

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB50
  • Soft Test Code:
  • BILIT
Alternate Names
  • Bilirubin Total
  • TBIL

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 Plasma from a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin in a Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

If potential for prolonged exposure to sunlight, specimen should be protected from the light by placing in an opaque bag


Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate from cells within 72 hours of collection 


Rejection Criteria:

Avoid hemolysis


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 1 Day
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

0.0 - 1.0 mg/dL


Methodology:
  • Colorimetric

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Cancer Institute
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01422697


CPT Coding

82247