CPT/HCPCS
82247, 82248
Order Code
CH383
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
Direct Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Indirect Bilirubin (calc)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum/Plasma
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Lithium Heparin/ Sodium Heparin/ EDTA
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Test Details
Methodology
Diazo Reaction
Clinical Significance
Measurement of the levels of bilirubin is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic, hematologic, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gallbladder obstructive disease.
Reference Ranges
See Individual Tests
