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HelpTest Code BILIU Bilirubin, Unconjugated (Indirect)
Useful For
Assessing elevated total bilirubin results, hemolytic anemia, and internal bleeding.
Specimen Information
Obtain specimen using standard phlebotomy techniques.
No special patient preparation is necessary.
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 0.75 mL | 0.75 mL | 7 Days |
| Lithium Heparin | Plasma | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 0.75 mL | 0.75 mL | 7 Days |
Protect specimen from light.
Reject Due To:
- Moderate of Marked Hemolysis
- Specimen unlabeled or mislabeled
Reference Range
| Type | Age | Sex | Reference Range (mg/dL) |
| Unconjugated | 0 - 1 Month | M / F | 0.0 - 0.6 |
| >1 Month | M / F | 0.0 - 0.3 |
Critical Value(s):
>15.0 mg/dL
Instrumentation / Method
Ortho Vitros XT 7600 / Colorimetric
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / Same Day / Available STAT
CPT / LOINC / Order Code
| Meditech | Medent | LOINC | CPT |
| BILIUS | BILIUS | 1971-1 |