Test Code LAB182 Bilirubin, Fluid
Collection:
Specimen: Fluid (specify fluid type)
Container: Plain sterile tube or sterile specimen container
Volume: 1 mL; Minimum 0.4 mL
Stability:
Send specimen to Lab within 4 hours of collection.
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turn Around Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOUR
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Performing Laboratory Section:
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY
Reference Interval:
Interpretation by physician
Interpretive Data:
Disclaimer: There are no reference ranges established for this laboratory specimen type. The laboratory excluded the matrix interface affecting body fluid testing. Full performance characteristics of each test were not validated. Interpret with caution.
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital Authority in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Additional Test Codes
BILI F