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Bilirubin; Neonatal profile

Alternative Names:SBR
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:SBR
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Plain serum Microtainer (with gel)
Lithium Heparin Microtainer (with Gel)
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:0.6 mL
Test performed at:Alfred Hospital
Sandringham Hospital
Collection & Request Instructions:Protect from light
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites
Assay Frequency:24/7
MBS Rebatable:Yes
MBS Item No.:66503
Additional Notes:

Age Related Total Bilirubin Reference Intervals:

< 1 day                                      <  150 umol/L  
1 day - < 2 days                   <  125 umol/L  
2 days - < 5 days                 <   200 umol/L 
5 days - < 22 days               <  45 umol/L

22 days - < 28 days           <  45 umol/L

28 days +                                 < 21 umol/L