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
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