| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
113
Bilirubin, Direct
| Methodology: | Quantitative Spectrophotometry |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml Specimen preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimens. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. Storage/Transport: Refrigerated Stability: Exposure to direct sunlight can decrease bilirubin in samples by 50% within one hour. When well protected from light, bilirubin in serum is stable for up to 3 days at 2 - 8°C and for approximately three months when stored at <-20°C in the dark. At Accu Reference: Refrigerated - 3 days: Frozen- 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 83021 |