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Test Code GILBN Newborn Gilbert Panel

Important Note

Panel Test includes:

  • Direct Bilirubin
  • Indirect Bilirubin
  • Total Neonatal Bilirubin

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Reference Values

Bilirubin (direct/conjugated):  0.0-0.5 mg/dL

Bilirubin (indirect/unconjugated):  0.0-1.0 mg/dL

Total Neonatal Bilirubin: 

0-1 Days:  0.0-3.5 mg/dL

1-2 Days:  0.0.-5.0 mg/dL

2 days-1 week:  0.0-9.0 mg/dL

1 week-1 month:  0.0-13.0 mg/dL

1 month-2 years:  0.3-1.5 mg/dL

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.5-mL gel separator tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:  For pediatrics, draw blood in a 0.5-mL green-top MICROTAINER®.

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

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour