Test Code LAB30 Phenobarbitol Level
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic concentration of phenobarbital.
Assessing compliance or toxicity.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Gold Top Tube, Green Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Samples should be spun within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room Temp | 8 Hours |
Refrigerated | 30 Days |
Frozen | 3 Months |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated or Frozen
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
STAT | 1 Hour |
Routine | 8 Hours |
Start Date
6/4/20
Last Review Date
7/14/25 ES