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HelpTest Code LAB182 BILIRUBIN, BODY FLUID
Additional Codes
Internal: 12190
External: BILIBF
Beaker: LAB182
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Sterile Container
Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate fluid from cells and precipitates as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated. Note the fluid source. Protect specimen from light.
Required Patient Info: Indicate fluid source
Alternate Specimens: Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | 6 months |
Method
Colorimetric
CPT Codes
82247
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily & STAT
Test Includes
Bilirubin, Fld, mg/dL
Reference Lab
SCHS
Remarks
Direct exposure from sunlight can decrease bilirubin by 50% within 1 hour.