Test Code
9031
Test Description
Measures newborns bilirubin levels to check for infant jaundice.
Abbreviation
NBIL
Minimum Volume
1mL
Transport Container
Serum Separator Tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Allow tube to clot and spin to separate cells within 45 minutes.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 3 months
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
CPT
82248