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Test Code JPN Newborn Jaundice Profile

Important Note

When a Newborn Jaundice Profile is ordered, a Jaundice ABO Type and Direct Coombs (JTD) will automatically be added to it.

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
JPN

 

Methodology

BILIN-Diazonium Salt, DPD

BILID-Diazonium Salt, DPD

CBCWD-Automated

RETA-Automated

NABO-Agglutination

NDAT-Agglutination

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit Mint plasma or serum tube for bilirubin testing, and Lavender tube for CBC and reticulocyte testing.

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: Full tube of blood.

Collection Instructions: Label specimen properly.  Submit entire tube.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85025 CBCWD (HH Bill Code 0202006)

85007 CBCWD (HH Bill Code 0202005)

85027 CBCWD (HH Bill Code 0202004)

82248 BILID (HH Bill Code 0205386)

82247 BILIT (HH Bill Code 0205064)

85045 RETA (HH Bill Code 0202024)

Reference Values

See individual tests.