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Test Code LAB30 Phenobarbital

Intended Use

Useful to monitor serum concentrations of Phenobartal to improve seizure control and reduce toxicity

Methodology

Immunoenzymatic Assay

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)

Container:/Tube  Lt green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube

Acceptable: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top or Gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume:  1.0 mL (minimum volume:  0.1 mL)

Collection Instructions:  Forward promptly.

 

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate: 1 Month

Frozen: -20C for 3 months

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80184