Bilirubin (total), Fluid

Diagnostic Use

Bilirubin is a waste product produced by the metabolism of haem.

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

FLUD

Synonyms

Fluid Bilirubin (total)

Turnaround Time

8 hours

Test Code

3685

Specimen Type

• Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Additional Specimen Information

Viscous samples unsuitable

Aliquot Instructions

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.1

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

Interpretation of the result will depend upon the type of fluid being tested and the clinical circumstances.

Please note that the total bilirubin assay has not been validated for measurement on body fluid specimens. Results must be interpreted with caution.

Reference Intervals

N/A

Test Method

Photometric colour test for the quantitative determination of total bilirubin on Beckman Coulter AU5822 analyser.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$4.38 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3685

Contact Information

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