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Test Code LAB182 Body Fluid Bilirubin, Total

Important Note

PROTECT FROM UV LIGHT.

Clinical System Name

Body Fluid Bilirubin, Total

Synonyms

LAB182

BILI BF

Sample Requirements

Specimen:  Body Fluid

Container(s):  Sterile Screw-Capped Container, Sterile Screw-Capped Tube, Syringe, Gold SST, Red

Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL

Note:   PROTECT FROM UV LIGHT.  In-patients: wrap paper towel around tube and seal with one piece of tape.  Off-site: wrap tube in foil. Indicate type of body fluid on requisition. Abdominal, ascites, body, and peritoneal in Gold SST or Red tubes are also acceptable. Method is affected by hemolysis. Specimen is stable under fluorescent lighting for up to 4 hours.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:  Prolonged light/UV exposure, age of specimen (give to Core Lab for determination), Incorrect specimen container

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Storage location:  Core 5 Chemistry Refrigerator

 

Off-site collection: Avoid hemolysis. Protect sample from light by wrapping tube in foil. Note type of body fluid on requisition. Specimen should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. Spin body fluid and transfer supernatant to plastic tube and refrigerate or freeze. 

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid RT

≤ 4 h
Body Fluid 2-8 C

≤ 7 d
Body Fluid -20 C or -70 C

≤ 180 d

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y 24/7 1 h

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

Department

Department:  Core Lab Chemistry

Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)

CPT Codes

82247

Methodology

Method: Colorimetric by Vitros 4600

Analytical Volume:  0.02 mL + 0.03 mL dead space

Reference Ranges

Reference ranges are not available for Body Fluid.