Bilirubin, Total
| Abbrev Code: | BILT | ||
| Order Code: | LAB50 | Order Name: | Bilirubin Total |
| Synonyms: | Neonatal; BILT; Liver, LFTS | ||
| Methodology: | Roche: Colorimetric diazo
Vista: Bichromatic endpoint Woodwinds: Diazonium salt |
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| CPT Codes: | 82247 x1, 82247 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Add-ons to previous specimens are acceptable for 26 hours. (UMMC East acceptable for up to 6 days). Bilirubin is photosensitive and samples should be protected from both day light and fluorescent light to avoid photo-degradation. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Collection Instructions: | Chemistry Tests Containers Chart |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection 0.14 mL, 0.07 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Roche: 1 day at room temperature; 7 days refrigerated; 6 months frozen.
Vista: 6 days refrigerated if protected from light; 3 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (CSC Maple Grove, Roche-CSC Mpls, Roche-Grand Itasca, Roche-Lakes, Roche-Northland, Roche-Range, Roche-Ridges, Roche-Southdale, Roche-St. John's, Roche-UMMC East, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Hepatic Panel Critical Values and Reference Ranges |
| Reference Range: | Hepatic Panel Critical Values and Reference Ranges |
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