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HelpTest ID BLOD0951 Bilirubin Total and Direct Under 1 Month
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
EDTA Plasma is not acceptable.
Specimen should be protected from light.
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 1 day | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Diazo Reaction
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
82247, 82248