Bilirubin, Fluid
Tests:Bilirubin, Fluid
Overview | |
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| 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) |
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| Last reviewed | 12.09.2025 |
| Next review | 12.09.2026 (Overdue) |