Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
Test Name: |
PHENOBARBITAL - (P)
Test Code:
PHEN
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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: |
Preferred Device:
Do not use separator gel.
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Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Serum collected without gel is also acceptable. |
Referral: |
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Requisition: | |
Reference Values: |
Therapeutic: 15-30 mg/L
Toxic: >40 mg/L (mg/L = μg/mL) |
Availability: |
Stat or Routine
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