Test Code: Phen, MiscBi, S Preferred Name Methylphenobarbitone
No
1 hour
External
2 weeks
Non-medicare Item
N/A
Test Tubes
| Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
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Blood (adult) | 4 mL | Lithium Heparin No Gel 7 mL (Dark Green Top) |
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Blood (paediatric) | 1 mL | Lithium Heparin 2 mL no gel paed (Dark Green) |
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Blood (neonatal) | 1 mL | Lithium Heparin 2 mL no gel paed (Dark Green) |
COLLECTION NOTES
Do not use gel tubes as the gel may adsorb the drug. Please note the dosage and dose time on the request slip to allow interpretation of results.
GENERAL NOTES
Anti-epileptic. Metabolised to phenobarbitone.
For advice on collection times, contact the Therapeutic Advisory Service (beep 0282).
