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Test Code BILN Bilirubin, Neonatal

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Spectrophotometric

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  0.5-mL amber top MICROTAINER®

Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, or financial number. Date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.

Reference Values

Age Low High Critical High
           
0 minute-1 hour 0.0 3.5 15.1
1 hour-1 day 0.0 5.0 15.1
1 day-2 days 0.0 9.0 15.1
2 days-1 week 0.0 13.0 15.1
1 week-1 year 0.3 1.5 15.1

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour