Drug Monitoring, Barbiturates, Quantitative, Urine
Test Code
Clinical Significance
Drug Monitoring, Barbiturates, Quantitative, Urine - The barbiturate class of drugs are substances that are traditionally classified as sedatives. Their principle uses are to calm the patient, produce drowsiness, and/or promote sleep. They are central nervous system (CNS) depressants. The test is a definitive assay using gas chromatography mass spectroscopy (GC/MS) methodology. Therapeutic urine drug monitoring of the barbiturates is important for ensuring compliance to treatment strategies, as well as ensuring non-diversion for illicit purposes. Urine or oral fluid are the specimens of choice for routine monitoring of patients taking prescription ...
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Test Details
If this test code is not ordered with 39158, all medMATCH result codes will be DNR’d.
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Amobarbital, Butalbital, Pentobarbital, Secobarbital, Phenobarbital
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
| Amobarbital | <100 ng/mL |
| Butalbital | <100 ng/mL |
| Pentobarbital | <100 ng/mL |
| Secobarbital | <100 ng/mL |
| Phenobarbital | <100 ng/mL |
Alternative Name(s)
Preferred Specimen(s)
9 mL urine
Alternative Specimen(s)
Urine collected in urine collection container
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Transport Container
Clinical drug test transport vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Preserved samples
Setup Schedule
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days