Bilirubin Total
Order Name
BILI TOT
Test Number: 2000950
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Number: 2000950
Revision Date 04/26/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Bilirubin Total
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Jendrassik-Grof | 1975-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| 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 | Protect From Light. 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 24 hours (if protected from light), Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 6 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in the diagnosis of jaundice and treatment of liver, hemolytic, hematologic and metabolic disorders including hepatitis and gallbladder blockage. Total bilirubin is composed of direct (conjugated) and indirect (unconjugated) bilirubin. Direct bilirubin performed if total bilirubin is greater than 1.2 (82448). |
| CPT Code(s) | 82247 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |