Indirect Bilirubin

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Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SBIL, SDBI

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0113

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Collect neonatal or baby indirect bilirubin specimens in amber tubes

Sample Stability

12 hours

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Unconjugated Bilirubin

Turnaround Time

2 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

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

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

0.4

Last updated: 18/06/2026