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Test Code DBIL Bilirubin, Direct

Additional Codes

 Test ID
DBIL

EPIC Test ID
LAB52

Performing Laboratory

St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube 

Acceptable:  Gold-top serum gel tube, plain red-top tube

Specimen Volume: 0.1 mL of plasma or serum

Stability: Samples can be kept at 20-25°C for 2 days.  2 – 8°C for 7 days. For longer storage, samples may be frozen at -20°C for up to 6 months.

Transport:  Refrigerated

Collection Instructions: Bilirubin is photosensitive. Specimen must be protected from light.  Primary tubes acceptable if the test label covers the majority of the tube for transport.  If aliquoted, place in amber vial or protect from light.

 

Reference Values

0.0-0.3 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Useful For

Measurements of bilirubin are used in the diagnosis of liver disease, in the detection of hemolytic anemia, and to evaluate degrees of jaundice.

Methodology

Jendrassik-Grof End point with Sample Blank

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82248

Report Available

STAT within one hour of receipt.

Routine within 2 hours of receipt.