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HelpTest Code PHEND Phenobarbital, w/Dose
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection Instructions
Peak: 4-12 hours after dose; trough: Immediately prior to next dose
Collection Volume
6 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
0.6 mL in a Green microtainer
Testing Volume
0.2 mL (200 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not stored properly, severely lipemic, hemolyzed and icteric specimens.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Separate serum and refrigerate.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
Alias
Phenobarbital, Serum; Phenobarb; Luminal
Ordering Info
Dosage Amount, Date and Time of Last Dose Required
EPIC Code
LAB2544
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Turn Around Time
2 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry