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Catalog ID Barb Barbiturate Confirmation, Urine, Qualitative LCMS

Important Note

This test can only be ordered by laboratory personnel on specimens which have been previously screened via test order DAU. To request a confirmation, call x1-2120 within 48 hours of DAU results and request a Barbiturate confirmation.

Specimen Requirements

2 mL urine in clear top tube

Interpretation

This LCMS test definitively detects Butalbital at a minimum cutoff concentration of 150 ng/mL, Pentobarbital at a minimum cutoff concentration of 150 ng/mL, Phenobarbital at a minimum cutoff concentration of 150 ng/mL, and Secobarbital at a minimum cutoff concentration of 150 ng/mL. A negative result indicates none of these substances were detected at the minimum cutoff concentration levels. These results are for medical purposes only.

Causes for Rejection

Insufficient specimen quantity

Turn-Around-Time

Performed M-F, results <72 hours

Performing Laboratory

Clinical Toxicology Laboratory - Core Lab, AD3301, 706-721-2120

CPT

80345

G0840