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CPT Code:
82247, 82248
Test Type: 3 mL Serum (preferred) or plasma
Stability Time:
|
Temperature |
Period |
|---|---|
|
Room temperature |
2 days |
|
Refrigerated |
3 days |
|
Frozen |
14 days |
|
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x2 |
Reference Range:
Bilirubin, Total 0.0 - 1.2
Bilirubin, Direct 0.00 - 0.40
Bilirubin, Indirect 0.10 - 0.80
Overview:
Liver and biliary tests are useful in the differential diagnosis of jaundice from bilirubin overproduction (hemolysis), decreased uptake (Gilbert disease), decreased conjugation (hepatocellular disease, familial, drug-induced, pregnancy; obstructive bile duct disease).
Collection Details:
Collection Instructions:
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube.
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
Refrigerate.