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Test Code TBIL Bilirubin,Total

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

GRN-PST

Collection Volume

5.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.6 mL in a Green microtainer

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture

Rejection Criteria

Specimens collected in anticoagulant other than heparin; Gross hemolysis; Prolonged exposure to light; Improper labeling

Specimen Storage and Stability

Stable up to 7 days at 2-8 C

Turn Around Time

8 hours routine; 1 hour stat

Lab Department

Chemistry

Alias

Bilirubin, Unconjugated; Total Bilirubin; Bilirubin, Total;

EPIC Code

LAB50

Acceptable Collection Container

GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel

Testing Volume

0.2 mL (200 ul)

Additional Information

Non-hemolyzed plasma is the specimen of choice.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours