Test Code TBIL Bilirubin, Total, Plasma/Serum Newark
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Green Gel (GGT) (Plasma)
Alternate Specimen
Gold (SST) (Serum)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Gold-top tube (serum – SST) is an acceptable specimen. Protect from light.
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
None
Department
Chemistry
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Stat Turn-around Time
1 Hour
Routine Turn-around Time
1 Day