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Amniotic Bilirubin Scan : 0080276

Mnemonic: AMBIL

Methodology:	Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	Within 24 hours
Specimen Required:	Patient Prep: Amniocentesis. Collect: Amniotic fluid. Specimen Preparation: Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Transfer 3 mL amniotic fluid to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube. (Min: 2 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens not protected from light. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): If specimen is protected from light: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year

Reference Interval: Normal: 0.02 OD or less; depends on gestational age.
Interpretive Data:	For additional information about this test, including charts for interpreting the result based on gestational age, refer to the Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn topic at arupconsult.com.
Note:	Stat testing must be approved by the pathologist on call after 5:00 p.m.
CPT Code(s):	82143
Cross References:	Delta OD 450 (Amniotic Bilirubin Scan)

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