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Bilirubin, CSF
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Useful as an indicator of in vivo breakdown of hemoglobin to differentiate cerebral hemorrhage from a traumatic tap.
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
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Within 24 hours
CSF. Collect at least 12 hours after suspected hemorrhage. Use the last (ideally the fourth) specimen post lumbar puncture. AND serum separator tube.
CSF: Transport to local lab quickly and avoid pneumatic tube transport if possible. Protect from light during collection, storage and shipment. Centrifuge for 5 minutes ASAP or within 1 hour of collection. Transfer 2 mL CSF to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL) Do not freeze.
Serum: Protect from light during collection, storage and shipment. Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated.
Specimens not protected from light. Frozen CSF.
CSF: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Serum: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Effective July 18, 2011
| Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Net Absorbance, Bilirubin, CSF | Effective July 18, 2011 0.007 AU or less |
|
| Net Absorbance, Oxyhemoglobin, CSF | Effective July 18, 2011 0.020 AU or less |
|
| 0020032 | Bilirubin, Total, Serum or Plasma | By report |
Refer to report.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
84311 x2; 82247
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2005249 | Net Absorbance, Bilirubin, CSF | |
| 2005250 | Net Absorbance, Oxyhemoglobin, CSF | |
| 2005252 | Serum Bilirubin | 1975-2 |
- Xanthochromia
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