Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:
PHENOBARBITAL - (P)
Test Code: PHEN
Clinical Information:
Since phenobarbital is a metabolite of primidone and mephobarbital, it will be measured when either of these parent drug levels is ordered. 
 
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Collection Devices:
Do not use separator gel.
Specimen Required:


Plasma: 2.0 mL

Serum collected without gel is also acceptable.
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Therapeutic:       15-30 mg/L
Toxic:                  >40 mg/L                 (mg/L = μg/mL)
Availability:
Stat or Routine
See Also:
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