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Test Code NBTBL Neonatal Total Bilirubin with Age in Hours (Test Code – NBTBL)

Important Note

NOTE:  This test result includes the Bhutani Risk score for neonates.  After 1 week the Bhutani risk score ceases to be calculated.

Preferred Specimen

SST or Microtainer (amber in color)

Specimen Handling Instructions

Inpatient Collection:  Protect from light.  Deliver to the Laboratory

Outpatient Collection:  Protect from light. Centrifuge specimen before transport to the Laboratory.  Once spun, it is advisable to transport specimen in original collection tube to ensure specimen integrity.

Specimen Volume

1.0 mL

Stat Turn-around Time:

1 hour from specimen arrival in the Laboratory

Routine Turn-around Time:

Inpatients: 4 hours from specimen arrival in the Laboratory

Outpatients:  24 hours from specimen arrival in the Laboratory

Reference Ranges

Some Reference Ranges are age and/or gender dependent.  Please see report for details.

Performing Laboratories

CPH – Canton – Potsdam Hospital

CSH – Clifton Springs Hospital

Elmgrove – Outpatient Laboratory

MH – Massena Hospital

NWCH – Newark Wayne Community Hospital

RGH – Rochester General Hospital

UMMC – United Memorial Medical Center

UH – Unity Hospital

CPT Code

82247 (Total Bilirubin)

LOINC Code:

50189-0