Test ID BLOD0527 Total Bilirubin
AKA
Bili
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Specimen should be protected from light. EDTA plasma is not acceptable.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 1 day | |
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Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 6 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Sioux Falls – Diazo Reaction
Rapid City – Diazonium Ion
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
82247