Pentobarbital

General Information

Lab Name
Pentobarbital
Lab Code
PENTO
Epic Name
(not orderable in Epic)
Description

This test quantifies pentobarbital only. If phenobarbital is needed, order PHNO.

Synonyms
Barbituarate, Pentobarb
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range
Units: mcg/mL
Female Male Unknown
AgeRange AgeRange AgeRange
0-Negative [NRN] 0-Negative [NRN] 0-Negative [NRN]

Effective date: 06/25/2015

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

All Locations:Preferred: 6 mL blood in RED TOP tube Also Acceptable: 5 mL blood in ORANGE RST, LIME GREEN PST, GOLD SST or GREEN TOP tube Pediatric Draw: 3 Full RED (PLAIN) MICROTAINERS

Quantity
Requested: 2 mL serum/plasma
Minimum: 1.5 mL serum/plasma

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Refrigerate serum/plasma Send extra labels to Stat Tox. Note: We no longer quantitate Amobarbital or Secobarbital. If required, they will need to be sent out to a reference lab.Outside Laboratory:Send requests for Stat testing directly to our Laboratory at Harborview Medical Center.325 9th Ave, Box 359743Ground West Hospital, Room 47Seattle, WA 98104

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Chemistry, Harborview(CHH)
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes
Performing Location(s)
HMC Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

Billing & Coding

LOINC
3924-8
Interfaced Order Code
UOW2555
Interfaced Result Code
UOW2555