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Test ID: BILID

Bilirubin Direct, Serum/Plasma

Orderable by Ontario ND

Test Overview

Method

Spectrophotometry - kinetic

Result Included

Bilirubin Direct

Aliases/Synonyms

Conjugated Bilirubin

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum
Plasma (Heparin)

Volume

Sample Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Comment

Gel-separator tubes are acceptable.

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Amber microtainer preferred for newborn samples

Handling Information

Protect specimen from light during collection, transport and storage.
Separate within 2 hours of collection.

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
4 hours 7 days 3 months

Bilirubin is photosensitive and specimens should be protected from light. Use of amber transfer vials is encouraged.

Rejection Criteria

Criteria Specification
Hemolysis Gross
Specimen Not protected from light

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

2 Days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Bilirubin Direct
    µmol/L
    0 - 14 days: 4 - 9
    15 days - < 19 yr: 0 - 4
    19+ 0 - 4

Referral Location

Canada

Test Version

Last Updated

2024-09-03