Bilirubin (conjugated), Fluid

Diagnostic Use

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)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - 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.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$5.02 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3686

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