BILIRUBIN, TOTAL AND DIRECT, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	BILIP
EPIC	LAB10193

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Assessing liver function.

Evaluating a wide range of diseases affecting the production, uptake, storage, metabolism, or excretion of bilirubin.

Monitoring the efficacy of neonatal phototherapy.

Method Name

Colorimetric

Reference Values

DIRECT:

0.0 - 0.3 mg/dL

TOTAL:

≤ 7 days: Refer to BiliTool for information on age-specific (postnatal hour of life) serum bilirubin values.

8 - 14 days: < 15.0 mg/dL
15 days to 17 years: ≤ 1.0 mg/dL
≥ 18 years: ≤ 1.2 mg/dL

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Profile Information

Individual Test Description
BILIRUBIN, DIRECT, SERUM
BILIRUBIN, TOTAL, SERUM

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

~ Plasma

~ Serum

Preferred Container

Plasma Separator Tube (PST)

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

2. Avoid prolonged exposure to light (if not tested within 48 hours)

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Note: Protect specimen from light

Specimen Type: Serum

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Note: Protect specimen from light

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
82247	Bilirubin, Total, Quantitative
82248	Bilirubin, Direct, Quantitative

Keywords

BILIRUBIN

DIRECT BILIRUBIN

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