PENTOBARBITAL, BLOOD

Methodology: Gas Chromatography (GC)

NOTE: This test is not used for routine therapeutic drug level monitoring. Levels may be of use in a setting of overdose.

 

Test Performed At:

 

 

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

 

Specimen Required:

 

 

Collect 6.0 mL (minimum 4.0 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). SERUM GEL TUBES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

 

 

NOTE:

The half-time of elimination is 20 to 30 hours

 

Laboratory Notes:

 

 

Spin, separate and send 3.0 mL (minimum 2.0 mL) of serum to BJS Chem

 

Reference Values:

 

 

None detected

 

Day(s) Test Set Up:

 

 

Monday - Sunday

 

Cut-Off Time:

 

 

 

 

Turn Around Time:

 

 

Same day 

 

CPT Code:

 

 

82205

 

KIDDOS Order Name:

 

 

Pentobarbital Level Serum

 

Cerner Order Name:

 

 

Pentobarbital

 

Last Updated 02/08

Last Reviewed 01/10