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HelpTest Code BF BILI Bilirubin, Total, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
LAB182
Important Notes
Protect specimens from light
Collection Method
Sterile body fluid collection
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Container
Sterile container, Syringe or Red top tube
Acceptable Specimens
Body fluids
Reference or Target Ranges
No reference values available for body fluid sources
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | No definable interference level |
| Lipemia Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type, not protected from light |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 6 months |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availabilty | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
82247
Last review/edit date
Feb 2024