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Bilirubin, Total
Ordered Test Code:
TBILI
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Bilirubin, Total |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | TBILI |
| Specimen Collection Tube | SST/1mL/Light Protected |
| Collection Tube Handling | Serum transferred to an amber transport vial • Plasma from: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | “Refrigerated: 72 hours*; Frozen: 90 days* *If protected from light” |
| Collection Instructions | 1mL serum. Protect from light by wrapping a spun SST® in foil or transferring serum or plasma to an amber transport vial. Avoid hemolysis. |
Clinical Significance
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.
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