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PHENOBARBITAL
Test CodePHE
Alias/See Also
Luminal
CPT Codes
80184
Preferred Specimen
1 Red tube
Patient Preparation
Draw anytime. Drug has a long elimination half-life.
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Lavender tube (EDTA) or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum from red cells. Aliquot (transfer) serum or plasma into transfer tube. Refrigerate until tested.
Transport Container
Standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 7 days; Frozen up to 3 months
Methodology
EIA
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
10 - 40 µg/mL
Clinical Significance
Used in the diagnosis and treatment of phenobarbital overdose and in monitoring levels of the drug to ensure proper therapy
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: January 17, 2024