Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
Labplus Order Code: Alpha Code: DBIL (DIRECT or CONJUGATED), Numeric Code: 0723
Labplus Order Code: Alpha Code: SBIL (TOTAL), Numeric Code: 0112
Labplus Order Code: Alpha Code: CBLD + SBIL (CORD), Numeric Code: 1394 + 0112
Labplus Order Code: Alpha Code: Split Bilirubin SBIL + DBIL, Numeric Code: 0112 + 0723 Labplus Delphic Test Code: Alpha Code: Indirect bilirubin IBIL, Numeric Code: 3786 (Clinical Trials only)
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Protect from sunlight. Up to 50% decrease in one hour in direct sunlight.
Sample Stability
Total Bilirubin: 1 day at 15-25°C, 7 days at 2-8°C, 6 months at -20°C.
Direct Bilirubin: 2 days at 15-25°C, 7 days at 2-8°C, 6 months at -20°C.
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Total Bilirubin, Bilirubin- Serum/Plasma, Bilirubin - Conjugated, Bilirubin - Direct, Bilirubin - Unconjugated, SBR
Turnaround Time
3 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3.5
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Additional Specimen Information
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer PST Blood (Preferred)
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer Heparin Blood
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer Plain Blood
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer SST Blood
Last updated: 17/09/2026