Conjugated bilirubin refers to the fraction of bilirubin that has undergone hepatic conjugation with glucuronic acid.
Department
Core Biochemistry
Delphic Registration Code
FLUD
Synonyms
Conjugated bilirubin
Direct bilirubin
Fluid bilirubin (conjugated)
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Test Code
3686
Specimen Type
Fluid
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
Pottle
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5.0
Additional Specimen Information
Viscous samples unsuitable, keep sample in dark.
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 conjugated 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 direct bilirubin on Beckman Coulter AU5822 analyser.
