Bilirubin Total

Label Mnemonic:	BILTC
Epic code:	LAB572
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Special Care Nurseries Laboratory
6853 JPP
356-1668

Specimen(s):

Whole Blood

Collection Medium:

Heparinized syringe or pediatric Green top tube (Na Heparin)

Minimum:

0.5 mL in Lithium/Sodium Heparin syringes.

Turn Around Time:

10 minutes (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

0.2-1.0 mg/dLdL     11 days and up
0.2-10.0 mg/dL      3-11 days
0.2-7.0 mg/dL       2-3 days
0.2-6.0 mg/dL       0-2 days

Special Care Nursery Critical values:
>13.0 mg/dL         1-30 days old
>10.0 mg/dL         <24 hours old

Refer to: 
Bilirubin Nomogram for designation of risk for newborns.

Comments:

PLEASE NOTE: This test is only offered in Special Care Nurseries Laboratory.

Methodology:

Oximetric

CPT Code:

82247

See Additional Information:
Special Care Nurseries Critical Lab Values
Special Care Nurseries Pediatric Reference Ranges