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HelpTest Code LAB369 Urine Bilirubin
Clinical System Name
Urine Bilirubin
Synonyms
BILIRUB U
LAB369
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine
Container(s): Sterile, screw-capped container preferred. Clean container also acceptable.
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Notes: Protect sample from light. In-Patients: wrap paper towel around container and seal with one piece of tape. Off-Site: Wrap container in foil.
Do not use cotton balls or gauze to collect specimen. Do not squeeze urine from diaper. Specimen must be received in the Lab within two hours. If there will be a delay, keep the specimen refrigerated (up to 10 hours) and transport on ice. Due to reagent shortage confirmatory testing cannot be done. Order a serum Bili if indicated.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Insufficient quantity, incorrect storage temperature, age of specimen, gross contamination, specimens collected with cotton balls or gauze, specimens obtained from diapers, specimens sent in any preservative solution.
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Storage location: Core Chemistry Refrigerator
Off-site collection: Deliver specimen to the Lab within two hours of collection or keep refrigerated at 2-8oC and deliver within 10 hours of collection. Protect sample from light. Wrap container in foil. Do not use cotton balls or gauze to collect specimen. Do not squeeze urine from diaper. Due to reagent shortage confirmatory testing can't be done. Order a serum Bili if indicated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | RT |
≤ 2 h |
| Urine | 2-8 C |
≤ 10 h |
| -20 C or -70 C |
N |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | 24/7 | 1 h |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Core Chemistry
Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)
CPT Codes
81002
Methodology
Method: Clinitek Advantus Urine Analyzer with Seimens Reagent strips
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL
Reference Range
Negative