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BILIRUBIN (QUAL), urine (Part of UA)

CPT 4 Code: N/A

Order Test Mnemonic: UA CHEM

Lab: Clinical Chemistry

Request Form: Routine Chemistry Form 1

Collection: Any random fresh urine specimen is appropriate for testing.

Storage Instructions: If not brought to the lab promptly, refrigerate specimen at 2-8°C.

Availability: Samples are received 24 hrs per day at Sample Managment, Room 5.136 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: Routine: 4 hours; STAT: 1 hour

Special Instructions: Bilirubin is rapidly decomposed once excreted, particularly in the presence of light or heat. Urine preservatives do not prevent this decomposition. Therefore, if a fresh specimen cannot be brought to the lab promptly, refrigerate the specimen immediately at 2-8°C and protect from light.

Specimen: Urine

Volume: 10 mL

Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Container: Disposable, 4.5 oz specimen container

Reference Ranges: Negative

Revised April 2007 by P. Harris

 

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