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Notification Type
Back PHENOBARBITAL (LUMINAL) | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:138 | Specimen Collection:Plasma from a Lavender or Lithium Heparin |
| Component: Phenobarbital | Method: IA |
| Collection Notes:Collect as a trough just before the next dose. Plasma should be physically separated from cells as soon as possible with a maximum limit of 2 hours from the time of collection. Centrifuge and physically separate the plasma using a plastic transfer pipette into a separate plastic transfer tube. | |
| Clinical Utility:Phenobarbital is used for the long-term treatment of grand mal seizures and cortical focal seizures. Levels are monitored to assure adequate therapeutic levels are achieved and to avoid toxicity. | |
| CPT Code: | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Plasma (1 mL), EDTA Ambient 5 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 30 Days Plasma (1 mL), Lithium Heparin Ambient 5 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 30 Days | |