Investigation Name:Conjugated bilirubin

Alias or Abbreviation:Split bilirubin

Accreditation:UKAS ISO15189:2022 Accredited test: On scope

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Tests in Profile:Conjugated bili, total bili

Units:umol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL for adults
0.2 mL for 'baby' bilirubin

Expected Turnaround Time:4 hours for inpatients
24 hours for outpatients

Test Code:SBIL

Maximum Add on Time:3 days

Complex Reference Range:Adults : 0 - 8 umol/L
See total bilirubin for total bilirubin reference ranges. Please note % conjugated bilirubin is difficult to interpret when total bilirubin is <50 umol/L.

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Further information:Measures total bilirubin, conjugated bilirubin, and % conjugated bilirubin. Minimise exposure to light, bilirubin is photolabile.

Site Sample Tested:All acute sites

Contact Number:01902 307999 ext 88266