Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC93302Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab LabcorpLab Test ID 017194
Pentobarbital, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Nembutal®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Short-term treatment of insomnia; preoperative sedation; high-dose barbiturate coma treatment for increased intracranial pressure or status epilepticus unresponsive to other therapy
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Test Details
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 3924-8 - Pentobarb SerPl-mCnc
Result Codes
- 3924-8 - Pentobarb SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Unknown
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Causes for Rejection
Gel-barrier tube; gross hemolysis; lipemia
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