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HelpTest Code BILUR Bilirubin, Random, Urine
Shipping Instructions
Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (Amber) (T915)
Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.
Useful For
Limited use in screening of patients for liver disease
Method Name
Colorimetric
Reporting Name
Bilirubin, Random, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
| Frozen | 90 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Reference Values
Negative
Interpretation
Elevated urinary bilirubin is suggestive of hepatocellular disease or post-hepatic biliary obstruction.
Clinical Reference
1. Brunzel NA: Fundamentals of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis. 4th ed. Saunders; 2017
2. Hoilat GJ, John S: Bilirubinuria. In: StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing; 2020. Accessed February 12, 2021. Available at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557439/
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
81002
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BILUR | Bilirubin, Random, U | 5770-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BILUR | Bilirubin, Random, U | 5770-3 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday