| Test Name: Bilirubin, Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | |||
| PLS Test Code | BILT | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | OR Lithium Heparin Gel Tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | Adult: 0-20 umol/L. Neonates: birth-1day, 0-100 umol/L; 1-2days, 0-140 umol/L; 3-5days, 0-200 umol/L. | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 4 Hours | Turnaround Time Urgent | 2 Hours |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | Protect from light, especially neonatal samples | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||