Test Directory

Phenobarbital

Loinc

Expected Turnaround

24 hours

Information

Phenobarbital is one of the most commonly used drugs for the treatment of grand mal, psychomotor epilepsy, and other forms of focal epilepsy. Monitoring of the serum level of the drug is essential in order to achieve maximal seizure control while maintaining minimal blood levels to avoid negative side effects.

Collection Information

Methodology

Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in a Solution (KIMS)

Limitations

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated- 7 days Frozen: 12 months

Alias

Phenobarbital; Luminal; Phenobarbital Level

Container Type

Red top, Serum

Minimum Volume

1 ML

Age Range

0 - 999

Sex

Generic

Units of Measure

Reference Range

10 - 30

Panic Range

>50