Test directory: Bilirubin, Body Fluid

Ordering Code46
Test NameBilirubin, Body Fluid
AliasT. Bili, Body Fluid
Bili Total, Body Fluid
Preferred SpecimenSterile Body Fluid, excluding CSF
Preferred ContainerSterile Container
Other Specimen/ContainerBody Fluid in Plain (Red), Body Fluid in Lithium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume0.5 mL
Collection InstructionsAvoid prolonged exposure to light.
Handling InstructionsProtect from light.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 4 Days
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Rejection CriteriaClotted, Grossly hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Highly viscous samples,
Prolonged exposure to light
Avail. StatPatients of the testing hospital only
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologyDiazo Colorimetric

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Body Fluid TypeALLSee report.
Bilirubin, Body FluidALLmg/dLSee report.