Pentobarbital
Test Mnemonic
PENTOB
CPT Codes
- 80345 - QTY (1)
- G0480 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
3924-8
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Do not use plasma separator tubes. Collect immediately prior to next dose. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 5 days |
| Frozen | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) |
Reference Range
| Pentobarbital | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | 25 - 35 Therapeutic range for treatment of intracranial pressure | ug/mL | Years | 99 Years | Urgent | All values | ug/mL |
Special Info
Urgent test, deliver sample immediately to Special Chemistry (LL3).
Clinical Info
Monitor therapeutic use of pentobarbital