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HelpTest Code FBili BILIRUBIN, FRACTIONATED
Aliasis
Neonatal Bilirubin
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Special Collection Instructions
Protect from Light
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
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Adult: |
1.0 mL |
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Pediatric: |
0.5 mL |
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum: Red Top
Plasma: Light Green (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
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All age groups: |
0.3 – 1.0 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Refer to individual assays
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
N/A |
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Hemoglobin A Threshold: |
500-1000 mg/dL |
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Hemoglobin F Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
750 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Bilirubin is extremely photosensitive.
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Ambient |
5 Days |
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Frozen |
3 Months with no light exposure |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
Panel componenets:
-Total Bilirubin
-Direct Bilirubin
-Indirect Bilirubin
Special Handling
Protect from light
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82247; 82248