Test directory: Bilirubin, Direct

Ordering Code121
Test NameBilirubin, Direct
AliasD Bili
Bili Direct
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in Lithium Heparin (Green),
Plasma in Lithium Heparin Amber Microtainer (Mint Green),
Serum in Plain (Red),
Serum in SST Amber Microtainer (Gold)
Optimum Volume0.5 mL
Microtainer: Full draw required
Collection InstructionsAfter collection, avoid prolonged exposure to light.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 4 Days
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Rejection CriteriaProlonged exposure to light, Specimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity
Avail. StatYES
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologyDiazo Jendrassik-Groff

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Bilirubin, DirectALL0-0.30-0.3mg/dL
Bilirubin, Indirect>=2Y0-1.00-1.0mg/dL
Bilirubin, Indirect2W-1Y0-1.00-1.0mg/dL
Bilirubin, Indirect1W-2W0-12.00-12.0mg/dL
Bilirubin, Indirect2D-1W0-15.00-15.0mg/dL
Bilirubin, Indirect0-2D0-12.00-12.0mg/dL