Bilirubin, Total
| Sunquest Code: | BILT | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB50 | Epic Name: | Bilirubin Total |
| Synonyms: | Neonatal; BILT; Liver, LFTS | ||
| Methodology: | Bichromatic endpoint
St Johns/St Joseph/ Woodwinds: Diazonium salt |
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| 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 |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel), St Johns/St Joseph/Woodwinds-Green (lithium heparin, no gel) (Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel), St Johns/St Joseph/Woodwinds - Red (no gel)) |
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: | Stability: Refrigerated - 6 days if protected from light; frozen - 3 months. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, Range, Range, UMMC-East Bank, Oxboro Bloom, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, Grand Itasca, St. Joseph's, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Refer to Bilirubin Total and Direct
Chemistry Reference Ranges and Critical Ranges |
| Reference Range: | Refer to Bilirubin Total and Direct
Chemistry Reference Ranges and Critical Ranges |
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