PHENOBARBITAL

Synonyms: Luminal
Computer Code: PBAR
Specimen Collection: 3 mL blood (Red Top Tube).
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum, refrigerate.
Reference Values: 10-35 mg/L (draw sample one hour or less before next dose) Critical Value: > or equal to 50 mg/L
Lab Code: Chemistry
Requisition: TOXI
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 2 hrs
Stat TAT: 60 min
CPT Code(s): 80184
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII