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Test Code BILIRUBIN TOTAL BILIRUBIN TOTAL

Department

Chemistry

Specimen Type

Plasma or Serum

Method

Diazo Method

Container

Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold top )

Special Requirements

Protect specimen from light
Whole blood specimens are stable 8 hours from collection time.

Standard Volume

4.5ml

Minimum Volume

1ml

Pediatric Volume

0.8ml

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

3 days

Stability Room Temp

8 hours

Stability Frozen

3 months

CPT Code

82247

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Group Components

TOTAL BILIRUBIN

Reflexive Disclosure

Patients 0-3 months old with an elevated Total bilirubin result will reflex to a direct bilirubin, if one is not already ordered.