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Catalog ID Bili Total Bilirubin Total

CPOE Test Name

Bilirubin Total

Synonyms

TBIL, total bilirubin

Specimen Type

Plasma

Acceptable specimen type:  peritoneal fluid

The reference interval(s) and other method performance specifications have not been established for these body fluids.  The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

Specimen Requirements

5 mL light green top tube (lithium heparin); light green cap microtainer acceptable; 2 mL blood

Body fluid:  sterile cup or tube

Causes for Rejection

Wrong container; hemolysis; insufficient quantity; improper labeling

Special Instructions

Avoid hemolysis

Reference Values

0.3 – 1.2 mg/dL

Critical Values

≥ 20 mg/dL in neonates

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory, AD 3301, 721-2120

Turn Around Time

Routine: 2 – 4 hrs.;

Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.

CPT / HCPCS Code

82247