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General Information
Alias: Direct Bili, DBIL
Performed: 24 hrs.
Turn Around Time: Med Emerg: 60 minutes; Routine: 4 hrs.
CPT Codes: 82248
Performed By: Chemistry
Notes:
IgG at concentrations >3000 mg/dL can lead to an underestimation of direct bilirubin in serum/plasma by up to -16.1%.
This test is performed in both the Rapid Response and Logistics Chemistry Labs.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolysis
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Bilirubin, Direct |
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0 |
0.3 |
mg/dL |
| TBIL/DBIL |
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Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Blood |
Grn LiH w/Gel, 4.5mL-IP,ED,OPC; Red w Gel, 5mL-COPC,WHC |
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Protect from light. |
Deliver at room temperature to the lab within 2 hours. |
Specimens should be spun and aliquots prepared when needed. Store in appropriate temperature conditions and deliver to Logistics Laboratory. |