4003 Phenobarbital

Specimen Type Specimen Stability Reference Range
Serum-Red top tube 7 days 2-8° C 15-40 ug/mL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum

Method

Chemiluminescence

Schedule

Mon-Fri

Turn-Around Time

24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge

Instructions/Notes

Clinical Utility

Phenobarbital levels are monitored to assure adequate therapeutic levels are achieved and to avoid toxicity.

CPT Codes

80184

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