Total bilirubin serum test Uttarakhand

TOTAL BILIRUBIN SERUM TEST

DESCRIPTION – this is a blood test that measures the amount of a substance called bilirubin. This test is used to find out how well your liver is working. It is often part of a panel of tests that measure liver function. A small amount of bilirubin in your blood is normal, but a high level may be a sign of liver disease.

METHODOLOGY – quantitative spectrophotometry

TURN AROUND TIME – within 24 hours

PATIENT PREPARATION –

COLLECT – plasma separator or serum separator tube

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – protect from light during collection, storage and shipment. Allow the serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate the serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 ml of serum or plasma to transport tube

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerated

STABILITY – ambient: 24 hours; refrigerated: 1 week; frozen: 6 months

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory