BILIRUBIN, TOTAL, SERUM/PLASMA
| Synonyms: | Total Bilirubin |
| Computer Code: | (BILT) |
| Specimen Collection: | 1 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | Age 1 Year to Adult: 0.1-1.2 MG/DL Age 31 Days: 0.2-1.0 MG/DL Age 6 Days: 0.0-4.9 MG/DL Age 3 Days: 0.0-11.6 MG/DL Age 2 Days: 0.0-8.1 MG/DL Age 0 Days: 0.0-5.7 MG/DL Cord Blood: 0-3.9 mg/dL Critical Value: Birth - 30 days: > or equal to 12.0 mg/dL |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 82247 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |