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Lab Test Dictionary

Bilirubin, Direct


Synonyms

DB, Conjugated

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

RCHSD Chemistry


Epic ID

LAB52

Lab Test Days

As received

Standard TAT

1 Hour

Stat TAT

1 hr


Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.5-1 mL Blood

Container Type

Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)

Collection Instructions

Serum collected in a red-top tube or serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable. Protect from light if collected offsite.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 4 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 6 Months

Test Volume Required

0.5 mL Plasma or Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.25 mL Plasma or Serum


Comments

FOR ADD-ON REQUESTS, CHECK WITH CLS FOR SPECIMEN STABILITY** If Bilirubin Fractionated is requested have the MD order both Bilirubin Direct and Bilirubin Total.


CPT Codes

82248


Revised

6/12/26

Initials

SA