Bilirubin (Total)

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SBIL

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0112

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Collect neonatal or baby bilirubin specimens in amber tubes to protect form light. Up to 50% decrease in one hour in direct sunlight.

Sample Stability

12 hours

Synonyms

Total Bilirubin

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Available 24 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST(Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Last updated: 06/05/2026