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Pentobarbital
Components
| Name | Method | Department | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentobarbital |
Gas Chromatography |
Send Out | ug/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Serum Spun, Plasma Spun
| Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
|---|---|---|
PreferredRed tube, (no anticoagulant), No Gel |
6 mL | 2 mL |
AlternatePurple tube (EDTA) |
4 mL | 2 mL |
Stability
Refrigerated - 1 week(s)
Specimen Preparation
- Centrifuge within 1 hour, separate supernatant and refrigerate
- Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
Reasons for Rejection
- Wrong collection tube
- Collected in tube with gel separator
Comments
Available as STAT.
CPT Code
- 80345