Test Code LAB10151 Bilirubin - Cord Blood
Department
CHEMISTRY
Collection Requirements
PROTECT FROM LIGHT.
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Separate from cells if testing is delayed more then 8 hours.
Deliver to chemistry ASAP.
Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days, when protected from light and separated from cells. Frozed: 6 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Total Bilirubin <1.3 mg/dL
Direct Bilirubin 0.1 -0.5 mg/dL
Methodology
Refer to individual tests for methodologies
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
82247, 82248
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen exposed to light for extended periods of time.
Hemolysis.
Additional Information
Includes:
Total Bilirubin
Direct Bilirubin