Laboratory Medicine Program


Bilirubin, direct
(Direct Bili, Conjugated Bilirubin)

Clinical Decription:
The measurement of direct bilirubin is used in the diagnosis of common bile duct obstruction caused by a stone and of patients with Dubin-Johnson syndrome.

Method: Automated method; Architect

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Indirect <= 17 umol/L and direct <= 7 umol/L

Specimen Type: green,lithium heparin.PST(plasma separator)
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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