Test Entry - Detail


Bilirubin (Conjugated)


General
  Clinical Use: To screen for and monitor liver disorders, such as jaundice, or liver diseases, such as cirrhosis. To help detect certain rare genetic disorders in sick babies and avoid brain damage in babies that are markedly jaundiced.
  Availability: Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
This test may be eligible for Rule 3 exemption if indicated.
  Aliases/Synonyms: BCP,   Conjugated Bilirubin,   Direct Bilirubin,  
  Code: CBI or NBR
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample chilled.
  Hyperlink:
  Reference Interval:
Total Bilirubin
0 days:   <100 umol/L
1-2 days: <150 umol/L
3-7 days: <200 umol/L
8-30 days: Clinical Decision;
>31 days: <20 umol/L
Conjugated Bilirubin:
0-90days: <10 umol/L
>90 days: <8 umol/L


Collection Requirements
  Container: Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),  
  Sample Type: See container
  Minimum Collection Volume:
  Collection Instructions: Protect sample from light if delivery will be delayed >24 hours.


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN)
  Processing Instructions:
  Minimum Assay Volume: 125uL
  Stability: 7 days chilled (protected from light)
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample chilled.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
- Laboratory Albany Health Campus 9892 2240
- Laboratory Bentley Health Service 9416 3720
- Laboratory Broome Health Campus 9194 2286
- Laboratory Bunbury Hospital 9722 1280
- Laboratory Busselton Hospital 9753 6260
- Laboratory Collie Hospital 9734 1132
- Laboratory Esperance Health Campus 9079 8139
- Laboratory Geraldton Regional Hospital 9956 2254
- Laboratory Hedland Health Campus 9174 1504
- Laboratory Kalgoorlie Health Campus 9080 5825
- Laboratory Karratha Health Campus 9144 7674
- Laboratory Kununurra Hospital 9166 4245
- Laboratory Northam Health Service 9690 1657
- Laboratory Osborne Park Hospital 9244 2326
- Laboratory Rockingham General Hospital 9599 4239
Core Biochemistry Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 8140
Core Biochemistry King Edward Memorial Hospital 6458 2753
Core Biochemistry QEII Medical Centre 6383 4093


Last Updated : 16-02-2026 13:07