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Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB50
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Green Li PST
Specimen Type
Plasma/serum
Minimum Volume
0.6 ml
Stability
5 days at 2-8° C
8 hours at 2-8oC (Oelwein)
Transport temperature
Ambient
Transport Container
Plasma Separator Tube(PST) or Serum Separator tube (SST)
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Performance
Performed daily
Report Available
Same day
Acceptable collection tube
SST
Notes
Collect neonatal specimens in amber tube
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.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein: 0.1 - 1.0 mg/dL
Waterloo: 0.3 - 1.2 mg/dL