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Epic EAP: LAB2677
Epic Description: MEBARAL (MEPHOBARBITOL)
Synonym
Mephobarbital
Phenobarbital
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Dark Green, Lithium Heparin – No Gel OR Dark Green, Sodium Heparin – No Gel OR Lavender, EDTA | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Indicate serum or plasma on vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum, Plasma
Optimum 2.0 mL
Minimum 1.0 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 90231
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Indicate serum or plasma on vial. Transport to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
80345