Reference ranges for this assay have not been established in body fluids. Results should be interpreted in comparison to the concentration in blood or urine as appropriate and in conjunction with clinical context.
To convert mg/dL to µmol/L (SI units) multiply by 17.1.
Hemolysis may artifactually increase the result; lipemia may decrease the result.
Body fluid bilirubin levels are sometimes used to investigate the possibility of bile leaks or bile peritonitis. Although there are no reference ranges available, one recent study suggests that a ratio of the bilirubin concentration in Jackson Pratt drain fluid to the bilirubin concentration in serum of greater than 5.0 is indicative of a bile leak. Darwin, PE, Goldberg, EM, and Uradomo, LT. (2008). Jackson Pratt Drain Fluid to Serum Bilirubin Concentration Ratio for the Diagnosis of Bile Leaks. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 67(5): AB159.
Ascitic fluid bilirubin levels have also been examined in patients with various forms of ascites. An ascitic fluid bilirubin concentration greater than 6 mg/dL and an ascitic fluid to serum bilirubin ratio of greater than 1.0 appears to be consistent with bile peritonitis. Runyon, BA. (1987). Ascitic fluid bilirubin concentration as a key to choleperitoneum. J Clin Gastroenterol 9(5): 543-545.
Sample Type
Body fluid
Collect
Clean, empty container OR red top (no additives)
Note: Do NOT collect in red top with clot activator (silicone coated).
Amount to Collect
5 ml fluid
Preferred Volume
1 mL fluid
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL fluid
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room Temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8◦C): 7 days
Frozen (-20◦C or colder): 6 months
Test Code
BILTBF
Test Group
Bilirubin
Performing Lab
Parnassus & Mission Bay Chemistry
Preferred Volume
1 mL fluid
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL fluid
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room Temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8◦C): 7 days
Frozen (-20◦C or colder): 6 months
Units
mg/dL
Additional Information
Reference ranges for this assay have not been established in body fluids. Results should be interpreted in comparison to the concentration in blood or urine as appropriate and in conjunction with clinical context.
To convert mg/dL to µmol/L (SI units) multiply by 17.1.
Hemolysis may artifactually increase the result; lipemia may decrease the result.
Body fluid bilirubin levels are sometimes used to investigate the possibility of bile leaks or bile peritonitis. Although there are no reference ranges available, one recent study suggests that a ratio of the bilirubin concentration in Jackson Pratt drain fluid to the bilirubin concentration in serum of greater than 5.0 is indicative of a bile leak. Darwin, PE, Goldberg, EM, and Uradomo, LT. (2008). Jackson Pratt Drain Fluid to Serum Bilirubin Concentration Ratio for the Diagnosis of Bile Leaks. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 67(5): AB159.
Ascitic fluid bilirubin levels have also been examined in patients with various forms of ascites. An ascitic fluid bilirubin concentration greater than 6 mg/dL and an ascitic fluid to serum bilirubin ratio of greater than 1.0 appears to be consistent with bile peritonitis. Runyon, BA. (1987). Ascitic fluid bilirubin concentration as a key to choleperitoneum. J Clin Gastroenterol 9(5): 543-545.
CPT Codes
82247
Available Stat
Yes
Test Code
BILTBF
Test Group
Bilirubin
Performing Lab
Parnassus & Mission Bay Chemistry
Performed
Continuous daily.
Methodology
Spectrophotometric (diazonium salt)
Collect
Clean, empty container OR red top (no additives)
Note: Do NOT collect in red top with clot activator (silicone coated).
Amount to Collect
5 ml fluid
Sample Type
Body fluid
Preferred Volume
1 mL fluid
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL fluid
Units
mg/dL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room Temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8◦C): 7 days
Frozen (-20◦C or colder): 6 months
Reported
Stat: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours
Additional Information
Reference ranges for this assay have not been established in body fluids. Results should be interpreted in comparison to the concentration in blood or urine as appropriate and in conjunction with clinical context.
To convert mg/dL to µmol/L (SI units) multiply by 17.1.
Hemolysis may artifactually increase the result; lipemia may decrease the result.
Body fluid bilirubin levels are sometimes used to investigate the possibility of bile leaks or bile peritonitis. Although there are no reference ranges available, one recent study suggests that a ratio of the bilirubin concentration in Jackson Pratt drain fluid to the bilirubin concentration in serum of greater than 5.0 is indicative of a bile leak. Darwin, PE, Goldberg, EM, and Uradomo, LT. (2008). Jackson Pratt Drain Fluid to Serum Bilirubin Concentration Ratio for the Diagnosis of Bile Leaks. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 67(5): AB159.
Ascitic fluid bilirubin levels have also been examined in patients with various forms of ascites. An ascitic fluid bilirubin concentration greater than 6 mg/dL and an ascitic fluid to serum bilirubin ratio of greater than 1.0 appears to be consistent with bile peritonitis. Runyon, BA. (1987). Ascitic fluid bilirubin concentration as a key to choleperitoneum. J Clin Gastroenterol 9(5): 543-545.
CPT Codes
82247
Ordering
Available Stat
Yes
Performing Lab
Parnassus & Mission Bay Chemistry
Performed
Continuous daily.
Methodology
Spectrophotometric (diazonium salt)
Reported
Stat: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours
Additional Information
Reference ranges for this assay have not been established in body fluids. Results should be interpreted in comparison to the concentration in blood or urine as appropriate and in conjunction with clinical context.
To convert mg/dL to µmol/L (SI units) multiply by 17.1.
Hemolysis may artifactually increase the result; lipemia may decrease the result.
Body fluid bilirubin levels are sometimes used to investigate the possibility of bile leaks or bile peritonitis. Although there are no reference ranges available, one recent study suggests that a ratio of the bilirubin concentration in Jackson Pratt drain fluid to the bilirubin concentration in serum of greater than 5.0 is indicative of a bile leak. Darwin, PE, Goldberg, EM, and Uradomo, LT. (2008). Jackson Pratt Drain Fluid to Serum Bilirubin Concentration Ratio for the Diagnosis of Bile Leaks. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 67(5): AB159.
Ascitic fluid bilirubin levels have also been examined in patients with various forms of ascites. An ascitic fluid bilirubin concentration greater than 6 mg/dL and an ascitic fluid to serum bilirubin ratio of greater than 1.0 appears to be consistent with bile peritonitis. Runyon, BA. (1987). Ascitic fluid bilirubin concentration as a key to choleperitoneum. J Clin Gastroenterol 9(5): 543-545.
Collection
Sample Type
Body fluid
Collect
Clean, empty container OR red top (no additives)
Note: Do NOT collect in red top with clot activator (silicone coated).
Amount to Collect
5 ml fluid
Preferred Volume
1 mL fluid
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL fluid
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room Temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8◦C): 7 days
Frozen (-20◦C or colder): 6 months
Processing
Test Code
BILTBF
Test Group
Bilirubin
Performing Lab
Parnassus & Mission Bay Chemistry
Preferred Volume
1 mL fluid
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL fluid
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room Temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8◦C): 7 days
Frozen (-20◦C or colder): 6 months
Result Interpretation
Units
mg/dL
Additional Information
Reference ranges for this assay have not been established in body fluids. Results should be interpreted in comparison to the concentration in blood or urine as appropriate and in conjunction with clinical context.
To convert mg/dL to µmol/L (SI units) multiply by 17.1.
Hemolysis may artifactually increase the result; lipemia may decrease the result.
Body fluid bilirubin levels are sometimes used to investigate the possibility of bile leaks or bile peritonitis. Although there are no reference ranges available, one recent study suggests that a ratio of the bilirubin concentration in Jackson Pratt drain fluid to the bilirubin concentration in serum of greater than 5.0 is indicative of a bile leak. Darwin, PE, Goldberg, EM, and Uradomo, LT. (2008). Jackson Pratt Drain Fluid to Serum Bilirubin Concentration Ratio for the Diagnosis of Bile Leaks. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 67(5): AB159.
Ascitic fluid bilirubin levels have also been examined in patients with various forms of ascites. An ascitic fluid bilirubin concentration greater than 6 mg/dL and an ascitic fluid to serum bilirubin ratio of greater than 1.0 appears to be consistent with bile peritonitis. Runyon, BA. (1987). Ascitic fluid bilirubin concentration as a key to choleperitoneum. J Clin Gastroenterol 9(5): 543-545.
Administrative
CPT Codes
82247
Complete View
Available Stat
Yes
Test Code
BILTBF
Test Group
Bilirubin
Performing Lab
Parnassus & Mission Bay Chemistry
Performed
Continuous daily.
Methodology
Spectrophotometric (diazonium salt)
Collect
Clean, empty container OR red top (no additives)
Note: Do NOT collect in red top with clot activator (silicone coated).
Amount to Collect
5 ml fluid
Sample Type
Body fluid
Preferred Volume
1 mL fluid
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL fluid
Units
mg/dL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room Temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8◦C): 7 days
Frozen (-20◦C or colder): 6 months
Reported
Stat: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours
Additional Information
Reference ranges for this assay have not been established in body fluids. Results should be interpreted in comparison to the concentration in blood or urine as appropriate and in conjunction with clinical context.
To convert mg/dL to µmol/L (SI units) multiply by 17.1.
Hemolysis may artifactually increase the result; lipemia may decrease the result.
Body fluid bilirubin levels are sometimes used to investigate the possibility of bile leaks or bile peritonitis. Although there are no reference ranges available, one recent study suggests that a ratio of the bilirubin concentration in Jackson Pratt drain fluid to the bilirubin concentration in serum of greater than 5.0 is indicative of a bile leak. Darwin, PE, Goldberg, EM, and Uradomo, LT. (2008). Jackson Pratt Drain Fluid to Serum Bilirubin Concentration Ratio for the Diagnosis of Bile Leaks. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 67(5): AB159.
Ascitic fluid bilirubin levels have also been examined in patients with various forms of ascites. An ascitic fluid bilirubin concentration greater than 6 mg/dL and an ascitic fluid to serum bilirubin ratio of greater than 1.0 appears to be consistent with bile peritonitis. Runyon, BA. (1987). Ascitic fluid bilirubin concentration as a key to choleperitoneum. J Clin Gastroenterol 9(5): 543-545.
