Pentobarbital
Test Summary
Drug monitor
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Collect just prior to next dose
Storage
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: Not established
Limitations
Drugs can be detected in the urine for 24 - 72 hours after ingestion and longer lasting drugs may be present 7 or more days after ingestion.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube, EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, or fluoride/Oxalate (gray-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Serum separator tube (SST) • Any other tube with additives
Order Code
PENTOB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB318
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80345 (HCPCS: G0480)
Billing Code
- 300497185
CPT Statement
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
1.0-5.0 mg/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 4 - 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Collect just prior to next dose
Storage
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: Not established
Limitations
Drugs can be detected in the urine for 24 - 72 hours after ingestion and longer lasting drugs may be present 7 or more days after ingestion.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube, EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, or fluoride/Oxalate (gray-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Serum separator tube (SST) • Any other tube with additives
Result Information
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
1.0-5.0 mg/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 4 - 5 days