Phenobarbitone (Luminal)

BD0061

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Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement
Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport
Transport will leave for SGH on Mon - Fri: 9 am & 3 pm Sat: 9 am & 11 am 11 am transport for urgent specimens only. Specimen received after these timing should be sent via urgent transport.
 
Spin down and separate serum. Sample should be kept refrigerated (2-8°C).

Stability: 1 Month
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )
Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Biochemistry
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

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Additional Information
Due to Phenobarbital's long elimination half-life, the actual sampling time is unimportant. However while making comparative measurements, the sample time should be consistent.

Change History Notes

  • 04 Mar 2025 10:00 AM

    ​Updated the specimen storage and transport.

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Last Updated - 21 Jun 2025