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Epic Test Code LAB182 Bilirubin:Body Fluid

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Specimen Type

Peritoneal, Ascites or Pleural  Fluid

Preferred Container

Red top tube

Alternate Container

Sterile collection cup, Green top tube

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

1.0 mL fluid

  • Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.  

Storage Requirements

Specimens not delivered to laboratory within 2 hour should be refrigerated at 2-8° Celsius

Protect specimen from light (Wrapped in Foil)

Indicate body fluid type in Epic and/or on specimen.

Transportation Needs

Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen

Insufficient quantitiy for assay, grossly bloody sample

Grossly bloody sample
>3 days refrigerated not protected from light
>24 hrs room temperature not protected from light
>3 months frozen not protected from light

Reference Values

Fluid

Units

Reference Range

Ascites

  

Not Established

Ascites Bili >6 mg/dL and Fluid:Serum Ration >1.0 suggest bile leakage into the peritoneum.

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Additional Information

Other Requirements:
Body fluid bilirubin should be compared to simultaneous measurement of serum bilirubin.

Indicate body fluid type and volume is appropriate on the laboratory requisition.

Methodology

Beckman Au Series

CPT Code

82247

Last Updated

19-Dec-19