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Test Code Fl Tbil Fluid, Bilirubin Total

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Source must be noted.
Take care with neonatal samples to protect from light. While the assay is sensitive to light absorption, this is most noticeable in the neonate care setting where values are closely monitored.

Collection Method

Sterile body fluid collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.4 ml
  • Pediatric: 0.25 ml

Container

Sterile Urine Cup

Preferred Specimen

Sterile container

Acceptable Specimens

Body fluids

Reference or Target Ranges

No reference values available for body fluid sources

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection



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Hemolysis Threshold
 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold
 No definable interference level
Lipemia Threshold
 1000 mg/dL
Other
 QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type, not protected from light (for neonatal specimens)

Specimen Stability



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Ambient
 1 day
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)
 7 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C)
 6 months

Performance Information



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Days and Time Performed
 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time
 Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availabilty
 Yes
Performing Bench
 UH Chemistry, WCH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description
 Roche Cobas – Colorimetric diazo method

Additional Information/Important Notes

Protect neonatal specimens from light

CPT Codes

82247