Test Code DBIL Bilirubin, Direct
Additional Codes
| Hospital Ordering Code |
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| LAB52 BILIRUBIN, DIRECT |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin) or lithium heparin MICROTAINER
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 MICROTAINER
Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light.
Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel or serum gel MICROTAINER
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 MICROTAINER
Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light.
Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City
CPT
82248
Methodology
Diazo
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
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Stability: |
2 days at 15-25 °C |
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7 days at 2-8 °C |
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6 months at (-15)-(-25) °C |