Bilirubin, Direct , Neonatal

Test Code

34162

CPT Code(s)

82248

Test Code

34162

CPT Code(s)

82248

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Clinical Significance

Bilirubin, Direct , Neonatal - Elevated in jaundice of the newborn, obstructive jaundice

Test Resources

Test Guide

Chemistry Analytes: Clinical Utility and Test Interpretation

Test Details

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

≤0.3 mg/dL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

≤0.3 mg/dL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.3 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

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

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Collection Instructions

Patients should be less than 60 days of age.
Draw 2 amber Microtainer® Serum separator tubes (SST) or wrap 2 spun Microtainer® serum separator tubes (SST) in foil. Avoid hemolysis.

Transport Container

2 spun amber Microtainer® serum separator tubes (SST) or transport vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

If protected from light
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 90 days

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Anticoagulants other than heparin

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.3 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

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

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Collection Instructions

Patients should be less than 60 days of age.
Draw 2 amber Microtainer® Serum separator tubes (SST) or wrap 2 spun Microtainer® serum separator tubes (SST) in foil. Avoid hemolysis.

Transport Container

2 spun amber Microtainer® serum separator tubes (SST) or transport vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

If protected from light
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 90 days

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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