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HelpTest Code BILT Bilirubin, Total, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Colorimetric Endpoint
Performing Laboratory
Munson Healthcare Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of draw.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) gel tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of heparinized plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light. Forward promptly.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light. Forward promptly.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
0.2-1.1 mg/dL
Bilirubin, direct performed when result is ≥1.1 mg/dL.
Critical value (automatic call-back):
Pediatric <30 days old: ≥ 15 mg/dl
Pediatric ≥ 30 days up to 21 years old: ≥ 5 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82247