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DLU the laboratory test. Wie 1019 BILIRUBIN, TOTAL [For >1 Month to Adult Specimen: 1 ml refrigerated serurn from a serum separator tube (SST) (0.5 mL minimum). Centrifuge as soon as possible after clot formation (prefer within 45 minutes after collection). Be sure barrier forms a complete separation between serum and cells. Wrap in foil to protect specimen from light. Method: Photometric Setup: Days, Evenings & Nights: Monday through Sunday Reports: 1 Day CPT: 82247 Reference Ranges: 31 Days & Above: 0.2-1.3 mg/dL 702014 BILIRUBIN, TOTAL & DIRECT [For >1 Month to Adult][includes Direct, Indirect and Total Bilirubin] Specimen: 2 mL refrigerated serum from a serum separator tube (SST) (1 mL minimum). Centrifuge as soon as possible after clot formation. Be sure barrier forms a complete separation between serum and cells. Wrap in foil to protect specimen from light. Method: Photometric Setup: Days, Evenings & Nights: Monday through Sunday Reports: 1 Day CPT: 82247/82248 Reference Ranges: Adult: Total Bilirubin: 0.2-1.3 mg/dL Direct Bilirubin: 0.0-0.3 mg/dL Indirect Bilirubin: 0.0-1.3 mg/dL

phlebotomy labeling , describe what each numbered item on the underlined portion of the reference manual page tells the reader about the lab test.

Answer 1

Number 1:

1. When serum is required to be studied, blood is collected in the serum separator tube
2. This tube contains a gel, that separates the blood clot from the serum
3. The gel creates a barrier between the serum and the clot.
4. A clear barrier can be seen between the serum and clot

Number 2:

1. CPT - CPT stands for contemporary procedural terminology code
2. This is a set of codes for diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures.
3. There are 3 categories of CPT
4. Category - 2 is used for clinical laboratory services.
5. CPT - 82247 is code for Total bilirubin.

Number 3:

1. This line indicates the amount of serum required for the test
2. This serum is obtained from the blood drawn from the patient
3. The blood is collected int the serum separator tube.
4. The gel separates the serum from the clot

Number 4:

1. Bilirum on exposure to sunlight undergoes oxidation
2. Therefore to prevent errors in the measurement, it is advisable to cover the tube with aluminium foil

Number 5:

That is the normal range of bilirugin.