BILIRUBIN,DIRECT
Name: BILIRUBIN,DIRECT
Mnemonic: BILID
Container: Serum Separator, Plasma Separator
Handling: Protect from light.
Reject Criteria: Hemolysis
Methodology: COLORIMETRIC
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 82248
Preferred Volume: 1.0 ml serum or heparinized plasma
Minimum Volume: 0.5 ml
Stability: 2 days at room temperature; 7 days refrigerated; 6 months frozen
Performed: Daily
Units: mg/dl
Reference Range: 0.0-0.3 mg/dl