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HelpTest Code LAB10428 Pentobarbital
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
PENTO
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Green PST (Lithium Heparin)
Transport
Serum or plasma refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.2 mL
Reference Range
Prefers sleep: 10–15 µg/mL
Comatose reflexive: 15–20 µg/mL
Comatose are flexive: 25–30 µg/mL
Comatose with circulatory and/or respiratory difficulty: 40–50 µg/mL
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
2-4 Days
CPT Codes
80345 (G0480)
Unacceptable Conditions
SST