Sample type: Plasma
Test name: Bilirubin - infants
Condition / Indication: Jaundice
Special precautions & notes: Avoid sunlight and haemolysis.
Reference range: Expected levels depend on age and gestation. See local guidelines (and national neonatal guidelines via the link below).
Container: Paediatric Lithium Heparin tube (green top)
Ideal volume (mL): 1 full paediatric lithium heparin tube
Referred outside NBT for analysis? No
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Section: Automated Laboratory
Turnaround time: 4 hours