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Test Code TBIL Total Bilirubin

Important Note

Order LAB50

Performing Laboratory

YRMC, Chemistry

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday – Sunday

Specimen Requirements

LT Green/Mint Top (NAHEP) Minimum Draw Volume: 2mL If specimen will not be received in lab within 1 hour of collection, then place specimen in amber specimen bag. Place this amber bag in a biohazard bag and seal. Centrifuge specimen and remove serum/plasma from the cells within 4 hours of collection.

Order of Draw

BD Vacutainer Blood Collection System

Specimen Transport Temperature

Centrifuge specimen and remove serum/plasma from the cells within 4 hours of collection.

 

If specimen will not be received in lab within 1 hour of collection, then place specimen in amber specimen bag. Place this amber bag in a biohazard bag and seal.

 

CPT Code

82247

Unit of Measure

mg/dL

Collection Instructions

Collect specimens using standard laboratory procedures. 

Stability- Up to 4 hours from the time of collection when stored at ambient temperature.

Handle specimens as biohazardous material. 

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation is necessary.

Methodology

Colorimetric