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BARBITURATES SCREEN (B)

Message
SEND OUT/BOSTON


Test Code
BARB SCRN


Includes
URINE SCREEN BARBITURATES
Creatinine
pH
Specific Gravity


Preferred Specimen
Random Urine


Minimum Volume
5mLs


Instructions
COLLECT RANDOM URINE SAMPLE, SEND 5-10 MLS OF URINE REFRIGERATED


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFIRGERATED


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5 days
Freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 5 days.


Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
1-3 DAYS


Reference Range
           
             Analyte               Reference range
  • Barbiturate              None detected
  • pH                                 4- 10
  • Specific gravity         1.003 - 1.020
  • Creatinine                    >20 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Barbiturates are used as hypnotics, sedatives and anesthetics and are readily absorbed from stomach. Duration of action of barbiturates, in therapeutic doses varies from: 8-16 hours (long acting, e.g., phenobarbital); 4-8 hours (intermediate acting, e.g., amobarbital); 3-6 hours (short acting, e.g., pentobarbital). Barbiturates may enhance other CNS depressants, such as ethanol, morphine derivatives, tranquilizers, and reserpine


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973

Additional Information
BARBITURATES SCREEN URINE


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.