Thiopental and Metabolite Screen, Blood Test (9419B)
| Analysis Code |
9419B |
| Test Name |
Thiopental and Metabolite Screen, Blood |
| Test Includes |
Pentobarbital [GC], Thiopental [GC] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Pentothal®
Thiopental Metabolite |
| Purpose |
Exclusion Screen |
| Category |
Hypnotic, Sedative |
| Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
3 mL Blood |
| Transport Temperature |
Frozen |
| Specimen Container |
NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. |
| Special Handling |
None |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen (-20 °C): 7 day(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Received Room Temperature. Received Refrigerated. |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GC] Monday 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[GC] 82205 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
5600B - Thiopental and Metabolite Confirmation, Blood |
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