Ordering Recommendation
Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for clinical indications and interpretive information.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Biliary/Hepatic, Drain, Peritoneal/Ascites, or Pleural fluid.
Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 0.5 mL body fluid to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Refrigerated
Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.
Specimen source must be provided.
If protected from light: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
For information on body fluid reference ranges and/or interpretive guidance visit https://aruplab.com/bodyfluids/.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Modified FDA
Note
For CSF specimens, refer to Bilirubin, CSF ARUP test code 2005248.
Hotline History
CPT Codes
82247
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020510 | Bilirubin, Total, Body Fluid | 1974-5 |
2013060 | Bilirubin, Total Fluid Source | 31208-2 |