Bilirubin, Total And Direct
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB168 Bilirubin Total and Direct
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLH-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLHM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Darkness required when stored > 24 hoursTransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 4 Hours (unprotected or protected from light)
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 1 Day (only when protected from light)
Refrigerate: 7 Days (only when protected from light)
Frozen: 6 Months (only when protected from light)
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| BILIRUBIN, DIRECT | 1968-7 |
| BILIRUBIN, TOTAL | 1975-2 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB168 Bilirubin Total and Direct: 82248
82247
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Concord Clinic Laboratory (CON)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Manchester Clinic Laboratory (MAN)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
Nashua Clinic Laboratory (NSH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)