Phenobarbital

Message
Performed in Chemistry
Performed at SQL: BCGMC, WMC, BPMC, TCH, BBMC, PCMH, WYMCC, EMCH, SRMC
Performed at BUMCP: BTMC, BBWMC
Performed at BDMC: BIMC, BGMC 


Test Code
PHENOBARB


Alias/See Also
SQL test code 702121


CPT Codes
80184

Preferred Specimen
In-House Testing: Green LiHep, Plasma
SQL testing: Red Top No gel


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red, Gold/SST


Instructions
For facilities sending to Sonora Quest Laboratories, see link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Collected in an outdated/expired tube
Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic
Contaminated


FDA Status
FDA Approved

Setup Schedule
Daily, Sunday through Saturday


Report Available
Less than 4 hours


Clinical Significance
Phenobarbital is one of the most commonly used drugs for the treatment of grand mal, psychomotor epilepsy, and other forms of focal epilepsy. Monitoring of the serum level of the drug is essential in order to achieve maximal seizure control while maintaining minimal blood levels to avoid negative side effects.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 As with other anti-convulsant drugs, it is imperative that each patient’s dosage be individualized.10


Performing Laboratory
system

Additional Information
Phenobarbital


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.