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Test Code BILID Bilirubin Direct, Serum


Shipping Instructions


Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.



Necessary Information


Patient's age and sex are required.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge the specimen.

2. For serum gel tubes, aliquot serum into an amber vial within 6 hours. Protect from light.

3. For red top tubes, aliquot serum into an amber vial immediately. Protect from light.

4. Refrigerate or freeze serum.


Useful For

Evaluation of jaundice and liver functions

Method Name

Photometric, Diazo Method

Reporting Name

Bilirubin, Direct

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 24 hours LIGHT PROTECTED
  Frozen  30 days LIGHT PROTECTED
  Ambient  6 hours LIGHT PROTECTED

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Reference Values

≥12 months: 0.0-0.3 mg/dL

Reference values have not been established for patients <12 months.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

82248

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
BILID Bilirubin, Direct 1968-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
BILID Bilirubin, Direct 1968-7