Test Code LAB0201178 Bilirubin, Total and Direct, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Diazonium Salt
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top Lithium heparin/PST)
Acceptable: Serum(Red top, Gold/SST), or Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.2 ml
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Total: 0.2-1.2 mg/dL
Direct: 0.0-0.5 mg/dL
Indirect: 0.0-0.7 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82247-Bilirubin, total
82248-Bilirubin, direct