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| Bilirubin Test | - |
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Measure bilirubin levels |
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| Synonym | See updates | |
| Test Code | CDBIOPR0004 | |
| Test Type | Biochemistry | |
| Pre-Test Condition | See updates | |
| Report Availability | 1 D(s) | |
| # Test(s) | Multiple | |
| Test details | Sample Report |
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| Bilirubin Test |
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| Synonym | See updates | ||
| Test Code | CDBIOPR0004 | ||
| Test Category | Liver disorders | ||
| Pre-Test Condition | See updates | ||
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Medical History | See updates | |
| Report Availability | 1 D(s) | ||
| Specimen/Sample | Serum; 2 mL; SST | ||
| Stability @21-26 deg. C | 6 Hr(s) | ||
| Stability @ 2-8 deg. C | 7 D(s) | ||
| Stability @ Frozen | 1 M(s) | ||
| # Test(s) | Multiple | ||
| Processing Method | Spectrophotometry | ||
| **Bilirubin Total Direct and Indirect****FDA Status**: Standard laboratory procedure under CLIA; no specific FDA approval required.**Other Names**: Bilirubin Profile, Liver Function Test.**Historical Breakthrough**: Developed in the 1900s to assess liver function, advancing hepatology.**Key Purpose and Impact**: Measures total, direct, and indirect bilirubin to diagnose jaundice or liver disorders.**Preparation and Patient History**: Blood; report jaundice, abdominal pain, or liver history.**Consent Requirement**: Standard consent for diagnostic testing.**Clinical Value**: Sensitivity ~95%; specificity ~95%; detects abnormalities in ~80% of cases; guides diagnosis.**References Cited**: Testing.com Liver Tests 2023; Labcorp Bilirubin Test 2025; UpToDate Liver Function Tests 2025 |
