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HelpTest ID NBLD0308 Bilirubin Total Body Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Body Fluid
Specimen should be protected from light. Indicate type of body fluid on specimen and order.
Acceptable body fluid types: Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites, Pleural
Test is not affected by hemolysis or 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 | 6 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Diazo Reaction
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
82247