Test Code PHEN Phenobarbital, Serum
Methodology
Immunoassay
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
RT, spun |
7 days |
Refrigerated, spun |
7 days |
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentration
Adults: 15-40 µg/mL
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
80184
Secondary ID
HHA1488
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
Test Name | LOINC Code |
---|---|
Phenobarbital, Serum or Plasma | 3948-7 |