Test Overview
Test Methodology

Colorimetric (Vanadate Oxidation)

Test Usage

Liver function test useful in the diagnosis of jaundice due to liver disease, hemolytic anemia, and ABO/Rh incompatability.

Reference Range *

1-11 years: 0.2 - 1.0 mg/dL; 12-150 years: 0.2 - 1.2 mg/dL. 0-1 month: Critical Value >=15 mg/dL.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time

4 hours

Soft Order Code
TBIL
MiChart Code
Bilirubin, Total
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Automation
    STAT Availability

    STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).

    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate. Protect specimen from light (place in brown plastic bag or aliquot into brown tube). Fractionated Bilirubin (BILIFRAC) instead of Total Bilirubin (TBIL) is recommended for neonates <14 days old.

    Special Handling

    Protect specimen from light.

    Alternate Specimen
    Red top or Green top (sodium or lithium heparin) tube. [rev 11/09]
    Normal Volume
    0.5 mL serum
    Minimum Volume
    0.25 mL serum
    Additional Information

    Test includes total bilirubin only.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    82247
    Fee Code
    20511
    LOINC
    1975-2
    NY State Approved
    No