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Paediatric Bilirubin
(a.k.a SBR)
Test Code: BAB
Tube type: Paediatric Bilirubin
Other acceptable tube types
Capillary tube
Special instructions
Protect from light.
As with all samples, the tube must be labelled correctly.
Reference Range
Birth-1 day <100
1-2 days <140
3-5 days <200
The result should decrease to adult values (<17 umol/L) by day 10 but breast fed infants may take longer. Ranges for premature babies differ, please contact lab.
Minimum retesting interval
Test should not be repeated within 1 day
Units
µmol/L
Turnaround Time
1
day
Department: Biochemistry
