Bilirubin, Body Fluid
Order Name
BFTBILI
Revision Date 01/12/2013
Revision Date 01/12/2013
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Bilirubin, Body Fluid
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2.0 mL (1 mL) | Body Fluid | Serum Gel Tube | See Instructions |
| Instructions | Place body fluid in serum gel vacutainer tube(s). Spin down and send 2 ml. (minimum volume: 1 mL) of fluid. Keep refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis. Protect from light. Note: 1. Indicate specimen source on request form. 2. Label specimen with patients name( first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or Social Security Number, date and time of draw, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. |
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| Reference Range | An interpretative report will be provided. | |||
| Methodology | Includes bilirubin indirect | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Saturday TAT: 2 hours STAT TAT: 1 hour |
| CPT Code(s) | 82247 - bilirubin, total 82248 - bilirubin, direct |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |