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Phenobarbital
MessagePerformed in Chemistry
Performed at SQL: BCGMC, WMC, BPMC, TCH, BBMC, PCMH, WYMCC, EMCH, SRMC
Performed at BUMCP: BTMC, BBWMC
Performed at BDMC: BIMC, BGMC
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
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Collected in an outdated/expired tube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
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