Bilirubin, Fluid

Overview
Department	Biochemistry
Test Code	2 - 8 hrs
Synonyms	Fluid Bili Bili
Availability	Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time
Stability – Add test
Specimen Requirements
Specimen	Fluid
Specimen Transportation	Prefer that samples are kept in the dark on transport to the laboratory.
Preferred	5mL sterile pottle
Acceptable
Unacceptable	Viscous fluid
Paediatric Requirements
Aliquot Requirements
Sample	Fluid
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume	100 µL
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals	Refer to Chemical Pathologist
Test Method	Colourimetric reaction based on Jendrassik & Grof, Abbott ci8200 analyser, Abbott Reagents.
Advanced Notice	Not required
Patient Preparation	Not required
Comments
Unless specified a Total (Unconjugated/Indirect) bilirubin will be performed.   If a Conjugated/Direct Bilirubin is required please state this on the form.

Owner	Clair Crossley (Crossley1)
Last reviewed	12.09.2025
Next review	12.09.2026 (Overdue)