Pentobarbital Drug Level
| Label Mnemonic: | PENT |
| Epic code: | LAB656 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
 |
| Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
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
Microtainer® devices 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.
Turn Around
Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Used in treatment of increased intracranial pressure with target
concentrations of approximately 21-45 mcg/mL.
Methodology:
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in a Solution (KIMS)
CPT Code:
80345