Bilirubin Direct
Order Name
BILI DIR
Test Number: 2000800
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Number: 2000800
Revision Date 04/26/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Bilirubin Direct
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Diazo | 1968-7 |
| 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 | 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 2 days (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 the determination of hepatic disorders and jaundice. Direct bilirubin is conjugated. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82248 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |