Bilirubin, Neonatal

Patient Preparation

This test is for infants 6 months and younger

Specimen Requirements

0.4 mL Plasma from a Green Top Microtainer - Li Heparin in a Plastic Vial 

Alternate Specimen

1.0 Plasma from a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin in a Plastic Vial 
or
1.0 Serum from a SST Gold Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
or
1.0 Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial 
or
1.0 Plasma from a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA in a Plastic Vial 
or 
1.0 mL Plasma from a Green Top Tube - Li Heparin in a Plastic Vial

TransportAndStorage

5 days Refrigerated

72 hours unspun

Collection Instructions

Avoid Hemolysis

If potiential prolonged exposure to sunlight specimen should be protected from the light by placing in an Opaque bag

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL Plasma

Neonatal Volumne

0.3 mL Whole Blood Green Microtainer

Reference Range:

Critical Ranges:

0 to 1 day: >=7.0 mg/dL 
2 days: >=12.0 mg/dL 
3 days to 6 months: >15.0 mg/dL

Methodology:

• Colorimetric

CDM

01422697

CPT Coding

82247