Laboratory - :
Chemistry
Tube Type:
Green top ( lithium heparin ) tube
Collection Volume:
500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer
Minimum Volume:
500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer
Preferred Volume:
500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis, lipemia, specimen exposed to light
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Diazo Method
Special Instructions:
Protect the specimen from light exposure. Ask that the bilirubin lights in the NICU be turned off while collecting.
Additional Info:
Reference range is age dependent; available on patient report
CPT Code:
82248 and 82247
Panel Includes:
Total and Direct Bilirubin
Test ID/Workstation :
BILI
Tube Type:
Green top ( lithium heparin ) tube
Collection Volume:
500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis, lipemia, specimen exposed to light
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Diazo Method
Special Instructions:
Protect the specimen from light exposure. Ask that the bilirubin lights in the NICU be turned off while collecting.
Additional Info:
Reference range is age dependent; available on patient report
CPT Code:
82248 and 82247
Panel Includes:
Total and Direct Bilirubin