Bilirubin, Total/Direct, Serum
Test ID:
702796
CPT code:
82247,
82248
Synonyms:
Bilirubin, Total, Conjugated, and Unconjugated
Clinical Use:
Liver and biliary tests are useful in the differential diagnosis of jaundice from bilirubin overproduction (hemolysis), decreased uptake (Gilbert disease), decreased conjugation (hepatocellular disease, familial, drug-induced, pregnancy; obstructive bile duct disease).
Specimen Type:
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Requested Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Container Type:
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Collection:
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate
Stability Requirements:
Temperature |
Period |
---|---|
Room temperature |
2 days |
Refrigerated |
3 days |
Frozen |
14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x2 |
Rejection Criteria
Severe hemolysis; improper labeling; severe lipemia
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