LOINC Code 56906-1: Bilirubin.direct (Periton fld) [Mass/Vol]

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Bilirubin.glucuronidated+Bilirubin.albumin bound. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton fld.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Bilirubin.direct [Mass/volume] in Peritoneal fluid
• Bilirubin.glucuronidated+Bilirubin.albumin bound
• Alb; Ascites; Ascitic fluid; Ascitis; Associated; Bc; Bili; Bili.delta; Bili-alb; Bilirub Conj; Bilirub Delta; Bilirub Direct; Bilirubin conjugated; Bilirubin direct; Bilirubin glucuronides; Bilirubins; Billirubin; bnd; Chemistry; DELB; Delta bilirubin; Deltab; Level; Mass concentration; Peritoneal fluid; Point in time; Protein.albumin; Prt; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; TBIL; TBIL-(Bu+Bc); TBIL-Bu

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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