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Test Code LAB0201046 Phenobarbital

Additional Codes

EPIC Test Codes
LAB0201046 PHENOBARBITAL

 

Reporting Title

Phenobarbital

Methodology

Competitive Binding Assay

Performing Laboratory

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or serum

Container/Tube:

Plasma: Lithium heparin, sodium heparin, potassium EDTA, sodium EDTA, or potassium oxalate

Serum: Clot, plain or activator

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions: Preferred sample time for monitoring is before the next dose (trough).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred) up to 6 months/Frozen up to 6 months/Ambient up to 7 days

Reference Values

20.0-40.0 mcg/mL

Critical Value: ≥ 55 mcg/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

80184