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Phenobarbital
Ordered Test Code:
PHENOB
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Phenobarbital |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | PHENOB |
| Specimen Collection Tube | Red Top (no gel)/1mL |
| Collection Tube Handling | Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Minimum Volume | 0.2mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days |
| Collection Instructions | 1mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) |
Clinical Significance
Phenobarbital is an anticonvulsant used for the long-term treatment of generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures and cortical focal seizures. Phenobarbital levels are monitored to assure adequate therapeutic levels are achieved and to avoid toxicity.
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