Test Directory

Total Bilirubin

Loinc

Expected Turnaround

24 hours

Information

Measurement of the levels of bilirubin, an organic compound formed during the normal and abnormal destruction of red blood cells, is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic, hematological, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gall bladder blockage.

Collection Information

Methodology

Diazo (colorimetric)

Limitations

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 1 days Refrigerated: 1 month Frozen: 6 months

Alias

Total Bilirubin; Bilirubin, Serum; Bilirubin, Total

Container Type

Serum, gel separator, SST

Minimum Volume

1 ML

Age Range

0 - 999

Sex

Generic

Units of Measure

mg/dL

Reference Range

- 1.2 mg/dL

Panic Range