Amytal®
14 days
Gas chromatography/nitrogen phosphorus detection (GC-NPD)
Cause for Rejection: Gel-barrier tube
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Determines blood concentration of amobarbital. Used in drug monitoring or overdose evaluation.
Serum or Plasma
2 mL
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Do not use gel-barrier tube.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 3 days |
| Frozen | beyond 3 days |