Bilirubin, Total | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container

Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paed)

Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL
Prevent exposure to light.

Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the Clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent?

Yes

Turn Around Time

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 - 05 Apr 2025