Bilirubin, Pediatric, Plasma | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container

Tubes containing lithium heparin as anti-coagulant

Specimen Requirement

200uL whole blood.

Please ensure proper blood collection and sealing of the microvette tube [click here for guide for collection].

Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent?

Yes

Turn Around Time

Urgent: 1 hour
Routine: Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)

Reference Value(s)

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Daily, 24 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Additional Information

Critical Value: -High: >300 µmol/L

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 21 Jun 2025