Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Lt green plasma separator (PST)
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Microtainer - amber serum separator (SST), with extender
Neonatal bilirubin samples should be collected into an amber microtainer. If no amber microtainer is available, samples should be protected from light by wrapping in aluminum foil during transport to the testing facility
Gold:
Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
Dk green
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting
Gold:
Dk green
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Refrigerated - 7 days
Endpoint Colorimetric with Diazo
Architect:
Adult
Direct: 0.1 - 0.5 mg/dL
Total: 0.2 - 1.2 mg/dL
Roche:
Direct: 0.0 0.03 mg/dL
Total:
Adult | 0 - 1.2 mg/dL |
0 - 2 days | < 7.0 mg/dL |
3 - 5 days | < 6.0 mg/dL |
6 - 30 days | < 4.0 mg/dL |
31 - 18 years | 0 - 1.2 mg/dL |
<17 yrs: > 14.9 mg/dL