| Bilirubin (paediatric), Plasma | |||||
| Registration Code | NNBL | ||||
| Method | 480, 505 nm on Abbott Aeroset/c8000 analyser. | ||||
| Synonyms | Paediatric bilirubin Neonatal bilirubin |
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| Constituent Tests | |||||
| Refer to Group` | |||||
| Price | $NZ 17.13(Exclusive of GST) | ||||
| Specimen collection | |||||
| Advanced Notice | Not Required | ||||
| Patient Sample | |||||
| Paediatric Sample | Blood. Heparin microtainer tube 400 µL | ||||
| Unacceptable Samples | Grossly haemolysed samples | ||||
| Sample Delivery to Lab | |||||
| In the Laboratory | |||||
| Preferred Aliquot | 50 µL plasma (min) | ||||
| Minimum Aliquot | |||||
| Aliquot Storage | Protect from light. Store at 4°C | ||||
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | |||||
| When Analysed | Mon - Sun, 24 hrs | ||||
| Turnaround Time | 1 - 2 hrs | ||||
| Contact Details | Biochemistry-Core
| Interpretation
| Dependent on age and term of baby. Neobili method
| suitable babies age 0-15 days. Comments
| Treat as urgent.
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