Bilirubin, Total

Test Code

287

CPT Code(s)

82247

Test Code

287

CPT Code(s)

82247

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Clinical Significance

Bilirubin, Total - Measurement of the levels of bilirubin is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic, hematologic, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gallbladder obstructive disease.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

≤1 Day	≤5.1 mg/dL
2 Days	≤7.2 mg/dL
3-5 Days	≤10.3 mg/dL
6-7 Days	≤8.4 mg/dL
8-9 Days	≤6.5 mg/dL
10-11 Days	≤4.6 mg/dL
12-13 Days	≤2.7 mg/dL
14 Days-9 Years	0.2-0.8 mg/dL
10-19 Years	0.2-1.1 mg/dL
≥20 Years	0.2-1.2 mg/dL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

≤1 Day	≤5.1 mg/dL
2 Days	≤7.2 mg/dL
3-5 Days	≤10.3 mg/dL
6-7 Days	≤8.4 mg/dL
8-9 Days	≤6.5 mg/dL
10-11 Days	≤4.6 mg/dL
12-13 Days	≤2.7 mg/dL
14 Days-9 Years	0.2-0.8 mg/dL
10-19 Years	0.2-1.1 mg/dL
≥20 Years	0.2-1.2 mg/dL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum - protected from light

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: Lithium heparin (green-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Serum transferred to an amber or non-light protected transport vial

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Protect from light by wrapping a spun SST in foil or transferring serum or plasma to an amber transport vial. Avoid hemolysis.

Transport Container

Spun serum separator tube (SST)
Foil-wrapped spun SST
Amber plastic screw-cap vial
Foil-wrapped plastic screw-cap vial
Transport vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours*
Refrigerated: 72 hours*
Frozen: 90 days*
*If protected from light

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Anticoagulants other than heparin

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum - protected from light

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: Lithium heparin (green-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Serum transferred to an amber or non-light protected transport vial

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Protect from light by wrapping a spun SST in foil or transferring serum or plasma to an amber transport vial. Avoid hemolysis.

Transport Container

Spun serum separator tube (SST)
Foil-wrapped spun SST
Amber plastic screw-cap vial
Foil-wrapped plastic screw-cap vial
Transport vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours*
Refrigerated: 72 hours*
Frozen: 90 days*
*If protected from light

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Anticoagulants other than heparin

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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