Pentobarbital (Nembutal) (As a Therapeutic Agent)
| Order Code: | PENT |
| Epic Lab Code: | LAB656 |
| Order Form: | A-1a Therapeutic Drug Analysis or Epic Req |
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen:
Plasma
Collection Medium:
 |
| Plasma Separator Tube |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
3 mL whole blood from light green top tube or THREE light green top
microtainers for pediatric patients.
Testing Schedule:
7 days per week. Sample must be received by 1000 for same day service. For additional services contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.
Analytic Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Used in treatment of increased intracranial pressure with target
concentrations of approximately 25-40 mcg/mL.
Methodology:
Gas chromatography
CPT Code:
82205