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"Direct" and total bilirubin tests: contemporary problems

J A Lott1, B T Doumas

  • 1Department of Pathology, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1240.

Clinical Chemistry
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Direct-reacting bilirubin (DBIL) assays show significant variability and bias across laboratories. Key issues include calibration, lack of serum blanks, and reagent problems, impacting accuracy in clinical diagnostics.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Laboratory Medicine
  • Diagnostic Assays

Background:

  • Direct-reacting bilirubin (DBIL) measurements are crucial for diagnosing conditions like neonatal jaundice.
  • Previous studies indicated variability in bilirubin assays, necessitating further investigation into DBIL specific challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze the causes of significant variability and bias in direct-reacting bilirubin (DBIL) assays.
  • To compare DBIL assay performance with total bilirubin (TBIL) and reference methods.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of results from eight College of American Pathologists Comprehensive Chemistry Survey challenges over three years.
  • Review of manufacturer information regarding DBIL assay methodologies.

Main Results:

  • High variability and significant bias were observed in DBIL results among major peer groups compared to a reference method.
  • Total bilirubin (TBIL) assays demonstrated better agreement among peer groups and with the reference method.
  • Within-group precision (SD) for DBIL was generally acceptable, indicating bias as the primary source of error.

Conclusions:

  • Major causes of DBIL assay variability include calibration issues, absence of serum blank measurements, inadequate HCl concentrations, and inappropriate use of bichromatic correction.
  • Simple procedural and reagent modifications can enhance the accuracy of clinical laboratory DBIL determinations.

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