Pentobarbital (Nembutal) (As a Therapeutic Agent)
| Order Code: | PENT |
| Order Form: | Laboratory Requisition |
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.
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
Instructions:
Contact UIDL Client Services:
1-866-844-2522
Sample
Processing:
Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 10 minutes.
Aliquot plasma into labeled container and cap.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Aliquot plasma into labeled container and cap.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
82205