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HelpTest Code LAB50 Bilirubin, Total
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Preferred: Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep
Acceptable: SST or Red Top
Specimen Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 0.5 mL
Pediatric Collection:
One Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep, SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.
Stability:
Light protection is not required. Once serum/plasma is separated from cells:
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
Reference Interval:
| Age | Range |
| < 1 day | < 6.0 mg/dL |
| 1 day - < 2 days | < 10.0 mg/dL |
| 2 days - < 5 days | < 12.0 mg/dL |
| 5 days - < 1 month | < 10.0 mg/dL |
| > 1 month | 0.2 - 1.2 mg/dL |
Additional Test Codes
T BILI
Performing Laboratory Section
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY