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Test Code BFBI Bilirubin, Body Fluid (Peritoneal, Pleural, or JP Drainage ONLY)

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB2203

Epic Description: BILIRUBIN,PERITONEAL,PLEURAL FLUID OR JP DRAINAGE, IN-HOUSE

Synonym

Body Fluid Bilirubin

Specimen Type

Body Fluid: Peritoneal, Pleural, or JP Drainage

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Tube for body fluid

3.0 mL 0.5 mL
Alternate Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel 3.0 mL 0.5 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

This test is only valid for Peritoneal, Pleural, or JP drainage sources only.

Do not send fluid in bag or syringe for this test. Indicate fluid type/source.

Remote locations: Centrifuge and transfer supernatant to a clean vial. Cap securely and transport on freeze pack. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

Aliquot Requirements

Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid or JP drainage

Optimum 3.0 mL

Minimum 0.5 mL

Performing Lab

Chemistry Lab (Jeff Hwy)

Assay Frequency

24/7

Routine Turnaround Time

24 hours

CSR Storage Requirements

Centrifuge specimen. Transport to chemistry laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot supernatant into plastic vial and refrigerate.

CPT Code Information

82247