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Test Code DBIL Bilirubin, Direct

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
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

 

Stability:

2 days at 15-25 °C

 

7 days at 2-8 °C

 

6 months at (-15)-(-25) °C