Test ID BLOD0577 Bilirubin Total Under 1 Month
AKA
Infant Bili, Baby Bili
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Specimen should be protected from light.
EDTA plasma is not acceptable.
Test is affected by hemolysis and 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
Diazonium Salt
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
82247