Bilirubin, Fractionated
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Bilirubin, Fractionated - This test measures the levels of bilirubin to help diagnose and treat conditions affecting the liver, blood, and metabolism. It's particularly useful for identifying issues like hepatitis and gall bladder blockages.
- Bilirubin (Indirect)
- Direct Bilirubin
- Total Bilirubin
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Bilirubin, Fractionated
This test measures the levels of bilirubin to help diagnose and treat conditions affecting the liver, blood, and metabolism. It's particularly useful for identifying issues like hepatitis and gall bladder blockages.
This test measures the levels of bilirubin to help diagnose and treat conditions affecting the liver, blood, and metabolism. It's particularly useful for identifying issues like hepatitis and gall bladder blockages.
What patients is this test right for?
This test may be recommended for individuals showing symptoms of liver problems or blood disorders, which can include:
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
- Dark urine
- Extreme fatigue
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
What type of sample is required for this test?
1 mL serum.
It's important to protect the sample from light.
It's important to protect the sample from light.
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
3–6 business days
Bilirubin, Direct ≤0.2 mg/dL
Bilirubin, Indirect
≤1 Day ≤5.1 mg/dL (calc)
2 Days ≤7.2 mg/dL (calc)
3-5 Days ≤10.3 mg/dL (calc)
6-7 Days ≤8.4 mg/dL (calc)
8-9 Days ≤6.5 mg/dL (calc)
10-11 Days ≤4.6 mg/dL (calc)
12-13 Days ≤2.7 mg/dL (calc)
14 Days - 9 Years 0.2-0.8 mg/dL (calc)
10-19 Years 0.2-1.1 mg/dL (calc)
≥20 Years 0.2-1.2 mg/dL (calc)
Bilirubin, Total
≤1 Day ≤5.1 mg/dL
2 Days ≤7.2 mg/dL
3-5 Days ≤10.3 mg/dL
6-7 Days ≤8.4 mg/dL
8-9 Days ≤6.5 mg/dL
10-11 Days ≤4.6 mg/dL
12-13 Days ≤2.7 mg/dL
14 Days - 9 Years 0.2-0.8 mg/dL
10-19 Years 0.2-1.1 mg/dL
≥20 Years 0.2-1.2 mg/dL
Bilirubin, Indirect
≤1 Day ≤5.1 mg/dL (calc)
2 Days ≤7.2 mg/dL (calc)
3-5 Days ≤10.3 mg/dL (calc)
6-7 Days ≤8.4 mg/dL (calc)
8-9 Days ≤6.5 mg/dL (calc)
10-11 Days ≤4.6 mg/dL (calc)
12-13 Days ≤2.7 mg/dL (calc)
14 Days - 9 Years 0.2-0.8 mg/dL (calc)
10-19 Years 0.2-1.1 mg/dL (calc)
≥20 Years 0.2-1.2 mg/dL (calc)
Bilirubin, Total
≤1 Day ≤5.1 mg/dL
2 Days ≤7.2 mg/dL
3-5 Days ≤10.3 mg/dL
6-7 Days ≤8.4 mg/dL
8-9 Days ≤6.5 mg/dL
10-11 Days ≤4.6 mg/dL
12-13 Days ≤2.7 mg/dL
14 Days - 9 Years 0.2-0.8 mg/dL
10-19 Years 0.2-1.1 mg/dL
≥20 Years 0.2-1.2 mg/dL
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL serum - protected from light
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Foil-wrapped serum separated tube (SST)
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 24 hours (if protected from light)
- Refrigerated: 72 hours (if protected from light)
- Frozen: 90 days (if protected from light)
- Reject Criteria:
- Hemolysis • Anticoagulants other than heparin
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
