Test Code LAB182 Bilirubin, Total, Fluid
Additional Codes
SQ : FBIL
COLLECTION
Container/Tube Type:
Green No Gel (Lithium Heparin) PREFERRED
Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube) PREFERRED
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Collection Information:
Body Fluid, Jackson Pratt Fluid / Red or Green Top
Sample Volume Requirements:
0.3 mL fluid
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.1 mL fluid
Remarks:
Protect sample from light/sunlight, especially after separating the fluid from the red cells
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Frozen Stability:
6 months
Ambient Stability:
24 hours
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Daily: 24 hours a day
Analytical Time:
2 hours
Testing Laboratory:
Iowa Methodist Medical Center; Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
CPT Code
82247