Direct Bilirubin

Test Code: TD_CH164

CPT Code(s): 82248

$10

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Dbili

Test Includes

Direct Bilirubin

Methodology

Abbott Alinity automated methodology

Rejection Criteria

Moderate or greater hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

0.0-0.3 mg/dL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL serum

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
1 week refrigerated
3 months frozen.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow sample to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

0.5 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow specimen to clot completely for 20 to 30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Centrifuge at 1,600 RCF for 10 minutes. Using a transfer pipette remove the serum and transfer to a transfer tube and clearly label as serum from a plain red top tube