Bilirubin, Total And Direct
Order Name
BILI T/D
Test Number: 2001000
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Number: 2001000
Revision Date 04/26/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Bilirubin Direct
|
Diazo | 1968-7 |
|
Bilirubin Total
|
Jendrassik-Grof | 1975-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Exposure to direct sunlight can decrease bilirubin in samples up to 50% within one hour. Light protected preferred; specimens not protected from light but refrigerated/frozen will be accepted. Stability: Ambient 1 day (if protected from light), Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 3 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in evaluating hepatocellular diseases, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and jaundice. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82248 - Bilirubin direct 82247 - Bilirubin total |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |