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Test ID NBLD0308 Bilirubin Total Body Fluid

Specimen Type/Requirements

Sterile Container - Body Fluid

Nonsterile Container - Body Fluid

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Body Fluid

 

Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.

Specimen should not be left unprotected from light >8 hours.  

Indicate source on specimen and order.

 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     24 hours     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 day

Methodology

Diazonium Salt Reaction

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck

CPT

82247