Test Code DBILS Bilirubin, Direct, Plasma
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin plasma gel)
Acceptable: Green top (lithium heparin)
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge the specimen.
2. For plasma gel tubes, aliquot plasma into an amber vial within 6 hours. Protect from light.
3. For green-top tubes, aliquot plasma into to an amber vial immediately. Protect from light.
4. Refrigerate or freeze plasma.
Useful For
Evaluation of jaundice and liver functions using plasma specimens
Method Name
Photometric, Diazo Method
Reporting Name
Bilirubin, Direct, PSpecimen Type
Plasma Li HeparinSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Plasma Li Heparin | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
Frozen | 180 days | |
Ambient | 48 hours |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Reference Values
0-11 months: Not established
≥1 year: 0.0-0.3 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
MCHS- MankatoTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82248
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
DBILS | Bilirubin, Direct, P | 15152-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
DBILS | Bilirubin, Direct, P | 15152-2 |