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HelpTest Code TBILFL Bilirubin, fluid
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3053459 |
| NBS code | LBC00934 |
| Service code | 31013 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| Plain Sterile Container |
Fluid types accepted: Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Sample must be sent to laboratory immediately.
Processing Requirements
Specimen type: Fluid
Volume: 10mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Body Fluid |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | Storage of fluid is not recommended. |
| Frozen | Storage of fluid is not recommended. |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Colorimetry
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
The reference intervals and other method performance specifications have not been established for this fluid. The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Evaluating peritoneal fluid or abdominal drain fluid as a screening test for bile leakage
May aid in the distinction between a transudative and an exudative pleural effusion
Update
Last updated 16/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
29767-1