Test Overview
Test Methodology

Diazo-based method

Test Usage

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

Reference Range *

No reference range for < 1yr old.

* 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
NBILI Neonatal Bilirubin, Fractions
MiChart Code
NBILI Neonatal Bilirubin, Fractions
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Automation
    STAT Limitations

    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 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)/

    Special Handling

    Protect specimen from light.

    Alternate Specimen
    Lithium Heparin green top tube (Plasma)
    Normal Volume
    0.5 mL
    Minimum Volume
    0.25 mL
    Additional Information

    Test includes direct bilirubin (NDBIL), total bilirubin (NTBIL), and indirect bilirubin (NIBIL), calculated.

    Billing
    LOINC
    34543-9
    NY State Approved
    No