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Published on January 24, 2018
SIM
10492
CPT
82247; 82248
Synonyms
Bilirubin Fractionization D and T Bili Profile Indirect Bilirubin
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Container
3.5 ml Green - Lithium heparin plasma separator 4.0 ml Gold-top serum separator
Collection Instructions
None
Volume
2 ml plasma or serum Min: 0.5 ml
Additional Information
Indirect Bilirubin = Total Bilirubin minus Direct Bilirubin
Patient Preparation
Specimen Processing Instructions
Transport Requirements
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 5 days
Rejection Criteria
• If not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. • Gross Hemolysis
Reference Range
Direct Bili = 0.0 – 0.2 mg/dl Indirect Bilirubin = 0.2 - 1.4 mg/dl Total Bilirubin = Adult range = 0-1.5 mg/dl Neonatal Total Bilirubin Ranges: 0 min. - 1 day = 0-6.0 mg/dL 1 day - 2 days = 0-8.0 mg/dL 3 days - 10 days = 0-12.0 mg/dL 11 days - Adult = 0-1.5 mg/dL
Critical Value
Neonate Total Bilirubin critical = >12.0 mg/dl
Test Includes
Direct Bilirubin Indirect Bilirubin = Total Bilirubin minus Direct Bilirubin Total Bilirubin
Methodology
Timed Endpoint Diazo method
Testing Frequency
Daily, Monday - Sunday
Reviewed By
Sandy Hammett
Reviewed Date
1-24-18
Supplemental
Reviewed by Sandy Hammett on January 24, 2018
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