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Test Code CHEM73 Pentobarbital Level

Synonym

  • PENTU

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Red Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Red Top, Lavender Top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours

Rejected Due To

  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Serum gel/SST not acceptable

Reference Values

Intracranial Pressure Therapy: 30-40 ug/mL

Method Description

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Test Classification

This Gas Chromatography (GC) test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Toxicology Laboratory at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, it has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes and should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 2 days

Reporting Name

Pentobarbital

CPT Code Information

80345
G0480 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

3925-5