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Bilirubin Total, Body Fluid

Order Code
827969
CPT
82247
Test Details
TAT

13 days

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures bilirubin in ascitic or pleural fluid. Helps differentiate transudate from exudate.

Specimen Type

Body fluid, protected from light

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Amber transfer tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

Protected from light

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room Temperature 1 day
Refrigerated 1 week
Frozen 6 months
Order Code
827969
CPT
82247
Test Details
TAT

13 days

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures bilirubin in ascitic or pleural fluid. Helps differentiate transudate from exudate.

Specimen Type

Body fluid, protected from light

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Amber transfer tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

Protected from light

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room Temperature 1 day
Refrigerated 1 week
Frozen 6 months