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HelpTest Code LAB808 Phenobarbital
Useful For
Anti-epileptic drug monitoring
Methodology
Kinetic interaction of microparticles in a solution (KIMS)
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Date and time of last dose, date and time of draw, and plasma or serum are required.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma or Serum (capped) | Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentration: 15.0-40.0 µg/mL
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back): >50.0 µg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80184