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HelpTest Code BILID Bilirubin, Direct, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| Ordering Mnemonic |
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| BILID |
Methodology
End Point Colorimetric
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light.
1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
3. Centrifuge within 4 hours of collection.
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light.
1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
3. Centrifuge within 4 hours of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82248 (HH Bill Code 0205386)
Reference Values
Newborn (less than 21 days): 0.00 - 0.30 mg/dL
Greater than 21 days old: 0.00 - 0.50 mg/dL