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Bilirubin, Urine (Qualitative)
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| Test Code(s): |
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UBIL / HCUBIL
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| CPT Code(s): |
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81002
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| Test Description: |
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Included In: Urinalysis, Urinalysis Reagent Strip
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| Methodology: |
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Ictotest or Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: 1 hour.
Routine: 4 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Random urine
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Indicate whether specimen is midstream, indwelling catheter, single catheter or other method of collection. Refrigerate if transportation to lab is delayed. For midstream urine collection instructions refer to Health Facts for you - Male HF #4247, Female HF # 4236 located on UConnect.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Sterile screw cap container
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 10 mL
Pediatrics: 3 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Urine aliquot
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 10 mL
Pediatrics: 3 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to the laboratory immediately. Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location. Protect specimen from light by placing in brown paper bag.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Samples held at room temperature for more than 2 hours or samples refrigerated for more than 24 hours are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 2 hours- protect from light
Refrigerated: 24 hours- protect from light
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Expected Results:
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Negative
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| Additional Information: |
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Conversion and Sensitivity Chart Link
All positive reagent strip bilirubin results are confirmed by Ictotest.
If Ictotest is not available due to reagent shortages , positive results will include the comment "Screen for bilirubin cannot be confirmed as positive due to reagent shortages. Most positive screens are not confirmed as positive".
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