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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, P

Specimen Type

Plasma Li Heparin

Specimen 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 days

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test 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