Test Code BARB Barbiturates
Specimen Type
Random urine
Preferred Collection Container
UA-CUPCollection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Collection Instructions
Random, freshly voided urine
Rejection Criteria
Improper labeling, improper storage, contamination of sample, insufficient sample volume
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerate specimen.
Turn Around Time
24 hour; stat, 60 min
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Barbiturates, Qualitative, Urine; Amobarb, Barbital, Butalbital; Pentobarb; Phenobarb; Secobarb; Barbiturates, Qualitative, Urine;
EPIC Code
LAB364
Acceptable Collection Container
Plastic urine container
Testing Volume
1 mL
Patient Preparation
First morning urine is preferred.
Additional Information
For medical purpose only. Not for legal use.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours