CPT/HCPCS
82248
Order Code
CH458
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 gall bladder obstructive disease.
Reference Ranges
See Individual Tests