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HelpTest Code 4010119 Total Bilirubin
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma
NOTE: Serum/plasma should be separted from
cells within 2 hours of collection. Protect from light.
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
70 µL serum/plasma
Stability
8 hours at room temperature, 7 days at 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for up to 6 months
Analytical Time
Same day
Available stat
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Photometry
CPT Code
82247
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample