Bilirubin, Direct
- Useful for:
Evaluation of jaundice and liver functions. Direct bilirubin increases in conditions that cause hepatic enlargement, hepatitis, cirrhosis, several inherited enzymatic deficiencies, as well as hereditary defects in tubular (canalicular) excretion.
- Method Name: Diazo Reaction
- Other Common Names: /
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 17
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab, BOCOC Lab and Apollonio Lab
