ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Barbital, Serum or Plasma : 0091093

Mnemonic: BARBIT SP

Methodology: Gas Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 82205