Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Synonyms
Pentothal; Thiopental Metabolite
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
6-12 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp; Serum/plasma separator tube (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
6 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
2.8 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete a NMS Labs requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated.
CPT Codes
80307
Revised
09-07-18
Initials
SL