Butalbital Level (Fiorinal)
Order Name
Butalbital
Test Number: 3608250
Revision Date 11/13/2024
Test Number: 3608250
Revision Date 11/13/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Butalbital Level (Fiorinal)
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry | 6895-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2.0mL (0.5mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2.0mL (0.5mL) | Plasma | Sodium Heparin (Green Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen: 2mL (0.5mL) Serum or Plasma - Refrigerated Container: Red-Top (no additive) Tube or Green-Top (heparin) Tube. Gel- barrier tubes are not recommended. Testing referred to MedTox Laboratories Inc. MX#22 Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Storage Instructions: Submission/transport (<3 days) Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be Refrigerated or Frozen. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | Set up Monday thru Friday on 1st shift; reported 1-2 Days from setup |
| Clinical Use | Also known as: Axocet, Lotusate, and Sandoptal |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 716320 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80345 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |