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Test Code LAB51 Bilirubin, Total - Neonatal

Department

CHEMISTRY

Collection Requirements

ONLY FOR BABIES IN NICU OR OB FLOORS.

PROTECT FROM LIGHT.

Wrap specimen in foil if exposure to light is to be prolonged or unavoidable

Primary Collection Container

Green Microtainer PST

Transport

Refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Centrifuge and refrigerate.

Deliver to chemistry ASAP.

Stability

Refrigerate: 7 dayss, when protected from light and separated from cells. Frozen: 6 months

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

0-1 DAY <5.5 mg/dL 1-2 DAYS <9.1 mg/dL 2-5 DAYS <11.1 mg/dL 5-7 DAYS <9.1 mg/dL >7 DAYS <9.1 mg/dL PREMATURE PATIENT RANGES 0-1 DAY <7.1 mg/dL 1-2 DAYS <11.1 mg/dL 2-5 DAYS <13.1 mg/dL 7-15 DAYS <13.1 mg/dL

Methodology

Roche c503 Colorimetric diazo method

Performed

Sunday – Saturday

Reported

As completed

CPT Codes

82247

Unacceptable Conditions

Gross hemolysis.

Not to be ordered on anyone greater than 15 days old. Prolonged esxposure to light.