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HelpTest Code TBIL Bilirubin, Total, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB50
Important Notes
Protect from light
Collection Method
Venous collection
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Specimen Type
Preferred
Plasma- Light Green Top
Acceptable
Serum- Gold Top SST or Red Top
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 6 months |
Reference or Target Ranges
| Age | Male | Female |
| 0 - 7 days | 0.2-12 | 0.2-12 |
| 7 days - 1 month | 0.2-10 | 0.2-10 |
| > 1 month | 0.2-1.2 | 0.2-1.2 |
Total bilirubin is a sum of the direct (conjugated) and indirect (unconjugated) values.
Reportable Units
mg/dl
Critical Value
| 0 days old-1 month old | ≥ 15.0 mg/dL |
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type, not protected from light |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
82247
Last review/edit date
2025