Bilirubin (Conjugated Direct), Plasma

Overview
Department	Biochemistry
Test Code	PBTD
Synonyms	Conjugated Direct CBil DBil
Turnaround Time	1 hour urgent, 2 hours routine
Stability – Add test
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type	7 mL Plain red-top , 7 mL Gold-top or 5 mL Li-Hep green-top
Specimen Transportation	Protect from light were possible.
Preferred
Pediatric Requirements	Li Hep Microtainer paediatric tube 600 µl
Aliquot Requirements
Sample Type	plasma or serum
Minimum Volume	100 µL
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals	Reference range 0 - 5 umol/L
Test Method	Colourimetric reaction based on Jendrassik & Grof, Abbott ci8200 analyser, Abbott Reagents.
Advanced Notice	Not Required
Patient Preparation	Not Required
Comments
Bilirubin is destroyed by light