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HelpOrder Code BILUR Bilirubin, Random, Urine
Shipping Instructions
Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (Amber) (T915)
Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.
Useful For
Limited use in screening of patients for liver disease
Method Name
Colorimetric
Reporting Name
Bilirubin, Random, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
| Frozen | 90 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Reject Due To
No specimen should be rejected.Reference Values
Negative
Method Description
The test is based on the diazotiation reaction coupling of a solid diazonium salt (2,4-dichlorobenzenediazonium tetrachlorozincate) with bilirubin in an acid medium (sulfosalicylic acid) to give the desired reaction.(Package insert: Siemens Ictotest kit, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics; 10491623 Rev. 09/2017)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
81002
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday