Test ID BLOD0037 Pentobarbital
AKA
Nembutal
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Lavender (EDTA) tube - plasma
Dark Green (Sodium heparin w/out gel) tube - plasma
Dark Green (Lithium heparin w/out gel) tube -
plasma
Grey (Sodium fluoride) tube - plasma
Royal Blue (EDTA Trace element) tube - plasma
Do not use gel barrier or serum separator tubes.
Collect just before next dose.
Not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 5 days | |
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Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | NA |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
3 days
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly
CPT
80345
Interface Build Information
Result Code | Result Code Description |
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3108 | Pentobarbital |