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Test Code BILIT BILIRUBIN, TOTAL, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label text BILIT
EPIC LAB50

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

The diagnosis of liver disease, detection of hemolytic anemia, and to evaluate degrees of jaundice

Method Name

Colorimetric

Reference Values

≤ 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

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

Frozen: 6 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Note: Protect specimen from light (serum or plasma).

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 6 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Note: Protect specimen from light (serum or plasma).

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

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82247 Bilirubin, Total, Quantitative  

Keywords

BILIRUBIN

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

1975-2

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)

Rejection Information

Hemolyzed sample