Bilirubin, Fractionated
Test Code: RFBILB
CPT Code: 82251
Alert
RFBILB is performed at RGH ONLY. See test code AFBIL for all other Richmond sites.
EPIC Code
LAB168
Order Alias 2
001214; CBIL; DBIL; TBIL; Conjugated; Unconjugated
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Pediatric Collection
1 microtainer filled to top line
Specimen Container
PST, SST, or Red
Container Code
PST/SST
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Specimen Handling
Specimen must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Minimize exposure to direct sunlight.
Minimize exposure to direct sunlight.
Outreach Special Instructions
If possible, collect 2 microtainers.
Patient Prep
No special patient preparation is required.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.
Specimens that are QNS.
Specimens exceeding stability.
Specimens frozen in original/primary tube.
Contaminated specimens.
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.
Specimens that are QNS.
Specimens exceeding stability.
Specimens frozen in original/primary tube.
Contaminated specimens.
Temperature
Room Temperature
Refrigerated at 2-8°C
Frozen (aliquot) at -20°C
Refrigerated at 2-8°C
Frozen (aliquot) at -20°C
Stability
8 hours at RT
5 days at 2-8°C
3 mos at -20°C
5 days at 2-8°C
3 mos at -20°C
Test Includes
CBIL, TBIL, UBIL
Units
mg/dL
Place of Service
Bon Secours Richmond
LabCorp Test Code
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