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Test Code TBILC Bilirubin, Neonatal, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

LAB50

Methodology

Useful for evaluation of jaundice of a newborn.

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

 

CPT: 82247

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 

Plasma

Container/Tube: 1 Full light green-top (lithium heparin) or dark green MICROTAINER

Specimen: 0.2 mL of plasma

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light.

Note:

1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Container/Tube: 1 Full plain, red-top or gold (serum gel) MICROTAINER

Specimen: 0.2 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light.

Note:

1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

0-1 day: <5.1 mg/dL

1-2 days: <7.2 mg/dL

3-5 days: <10.3 mg/dL

6 days-1 month: 0-1.0 mg/dL

Call criteria (automatic call-back): >15 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT