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Phenobarbital

Test Name:Phenobarbital  
Epic Order Code:LAB30  
CPT Code:80184  
Specimen(s) Type:Serum  
Acceptable Container(s):closeup of specimen collection tubeTop is red.
Testing Schedule:24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
Turn Around Time:STAT: 1 hour  
 Routine: 2 hours  
Collection Information:No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures.
Transport Information:Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory.
Reference Clients:If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours.
Causes for Rejection:Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport.
Reference Range:15 - 40 µg/mL
 Critical: > 50 µg/mL
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