TBIL
24 hours
Colorimetric
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Measures the total amount of bilirubin (both direct/conjugated and indirect/unconjugated) in the blood.
Used to assess liver function, bile metabolism, and Haemolysis. Elevated total bilirubin may indicate: Liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis) Biliary obstruction (gallstones, tumors) Hemolytic conditions (hemolytic anemia, sickle cell disease) Neonatal jaundice (common in newborns)
Serum or Plasma
0.5 mL
Gel-barrier tube or Red-top tube or Green-top (Heparin) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |