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Lab Test Dictionary

Pentobarbital (700)

Methodology

Chromatography

Synonyms

Nembutal

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics SD RRL

Epic ID

LAB2365

Lab Test Days

Monday-Sunday (available STAT)

Stat TAT

STAT Only

Collection Information

Specimen Required

3 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen just before next dose. Whole blood/plasma collected in heparin, oxalate/fluoride, or EDTA is also acceptable. Gel barrier tubes are unacceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Serum separator tubes (SST)

Test Volume Required

3 mL Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood

Processing Instructions

Send to Quest STAT. Call Quest courier for pick up (866) 697-8378 option 3, 6, and 2. (Acct # 92123990). Alternative number for STAT pick up (800) 741-8939.

CPT Codes

80345, G0480

Revised

08-04-22