Bilirubin, Total (BILT) |
EPIC Test Name
BILIRUBIN, TOTALEPIC Code
LAB50Specimen Requirements
plasma | |
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Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Collection: | Collect specimens using standard laboratory procedures. |
Transport: | Room Temperature ASAP |
Stability: | Protected from light Room Temperature: 1 day at 20-25 degrees C Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8 degrees C Frozen: 6 months at -15 to -25 degrees C |
Container: | LIT GRN |
Rejection Causes: | Hemolysis, Insufficient Sample Volume |
Notes: | Protected from light |
Methods
Photometric Assay diazo reactionTurnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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plasma | Stat: 90 minutes Routine: 4 hours | 24/7 |
Reference Ranges
Photometric Assay diazo reaction
Age | All Range | Unit | Critical Values |
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0 days up to 7 months | <1.2 | mg/dL | >15.0 mg/dL |
7 months up to 999 years | <1.2 |
Clinical Indications
See "Bilirubin, Direct"Additional Information
See "Bilirubin, Direct"Common Synonyms
BILTPerformed
Lab |
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Chemistry - Community |
Chemistry - Downtown |
Verona Cancer Center |
Interpretative Information
See "Bilirubin, Direct"CPT
82247LOINC
1975-2References
See "Bilirubin, Direct"Contact Information
Chemistry - Downtown: (315)464-4460Chemistry - Community: (315)492-5531
Verona Cancer Center: (315)473-3859