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Bilirubin, Total

Synonyms

TB, Indirect

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

RCHSD Chemistry

Epic ID

LAB50

Lab Test Days

As Received

Standard TAT

1 Hour

Stat TAT

1 Hour

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1 mL Blood

Container Type

Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)

Collection Instructions

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

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

0.3 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.