Urine Barbiturate Group, LC-MS/MS
Order Code:
BARBLC
Test Summary
The barbiturate class of drugs are traditionally classified as sedatives and central nervous system depressants. Their principle uses are to calm the patient, produce drowsiness, and/or promote sleep.
Aliases
- Luminal, Amytal, Tuinal, Seconal, Nembutal, Esgic, Fioricet
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
20 mL Random Urine
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Random urine collected in a sterile, leak-proof urine container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
Current method does not distinguish between Pentobarbital and Amobarbital
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Preserved specimen, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
BARBLC
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6640
Includes
Amobarbital, Butalbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital, Secobarbital
CPT Code
- 80345
Billing Code
- 700003
CPT Statement
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
FDA Status
Lab Developed Test: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Labs. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Toxicology
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
20 mL Random Urine
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Random urine collected in a sterile, leak-proof urine container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
Current method does not distinguish between Pentobarbital and Amobarbital
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Preserved specimen, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 3 days