Tests:Bilirubin (Total), Plasma
Tests:Bilirubin (Total), Plasma
Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | PBL |
| Synonyms | Total bilirubin
Bili Unconjugated Bilirubin |
| Turnaround Time | 1 hour urgent, 2 hours routine |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | 6 mL Plain red-top , or 6 mL Li-Hep green-top |
| Specimen Transportation | Protect from light were possible. |
| Preferred | |
| Pediatric Requirements | Heparin microtainer tube 600 µl (green) |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Minimum Volume | 100 µL plasma or serum |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
| Stability – Add test | 24 hrs
8 hrs Paediatric Bilirubin |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | Reference interval: ,
Cord Blood , 10 – 40 µmol/L Day of Birth , 0 – 50 µmol/L 1 day , 0 – 100 µmol/L 2 days , 0 – 140 µmol/L 3 days , 0 – 200 µmol/L 4 – 14 days , 0 – 170 µmol/L 2 – 6 weeks , 3 – 23 µmol/L >6 weeks , 2 – 20 µmol/L |
| Test Method | Colourimetric reaction based on Jendrassik & Grof, Alinity Ci analyser, Abbott Reagents. |
| Advanced Notice | Not Required |
| Patient Preparation | |
Comments | |
| Conjugated and unconjugated fractions can be determined on a further specimen if the total bilirubin is elevated.
Bilirubin is destroyed by light. | |