Lt green plasma separator (PST)

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

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

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:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

EDTA:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Gold:

1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

EDTA

1. Spin
2. Transfer plasma to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labeled as EDTA plasma, within two (2) hours of sample collection

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

or

Microtainer - amber serum separator (SST), with extender, in a Snap cap conical vial/tube

or

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Refrigerated - 7 days

• Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
• Hemolysis (some procedures)
• Improper anticoagulant or ratio
• Delay in transport
• Improper storage temperature affecting results
• Improper container
• Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
• Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Endpoint Colorimetric with Diazo

Direct: 

Total: 

Total:

< 17 yrs: > 14.9 mg/dL