Indirect Bilirubin (Unconjugated Bilirubin)

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Test Algorithm

Indirect Bilirubin is a non-orderable component of a Liver Profile. It is a calculation derived from the Total and Direct Bilirubin results.

Specimen Required

Test updated March 2017

Container/Tube
Acceptable	PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top
Acceptable	SST
Specimen Volume	3.0mL
Minimum Volume	1.0mL

Specimen Type

Plasma/Serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimen	Temperature	Time Frame
Plasma	Refrigerated 2-8°C	2 days
Serum-gel tube	Refrigerated 2-8°C	7 days

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

0.1 - 0.9 mg/dL

Methodology

Calculation derived from the Total and Direct Bilirubin.

CPT Code

82247

Loinc Code

1971-1