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HelpTest Code LAB5550 Barbiturates Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Useful For
Detecting drug abuse involving barbiturates such as amobarbital, butalbital, pentobarbital, phenobarbital, and secobarbital
Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the specimen by demonstrating that it was always under the control of personnel involved with testing the specimen; this control implies that the opportunity for specimen tampering would be limited.
Additional Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| COCH | Chain of Custody Processing | No | Yes |
| ADLTX | Adulterants Survey, CoC, U | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
Adulterants testing will be performed on all chain-of-custody urine samples as per regulatory requirements.
Reporting Name
Barbiturates Confirmation, CoC, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Required
Supplies: Chain of Custody Kit (T282)
Container/Tube: Chain of custody kit (T282) containing the specimen containers, seals, and documentation required
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect specimen in the container provided, seal, and submit with the associated documentation to satisfy the legal requirements for chain-of-custody testing.
Additional Information: Submitting less than 10 mL will compromise the ability to perform all necessary testing.
Specimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Negative
Cutoff concentrations:
IMMUNOASSAY SCREEN
<200 ng/mL
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY MASS SPECTROSCOPY:
Butalbital: <100 ng/mL
Amobarbital <100 ng/mL
Pentobarbital <100 ng/mL
Secobarbital <100 ng/mL
Phenobarbital <100 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80345
G0480 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BARBX | Barbiturates Confirmation, CoC, U | 53746-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6668 | Barbiturates Immunoassay Screen | 70155-7 |
| 36143 | Butalbital-by GC/MS | 16237-0 |
| 36144 | Amobarbital-by GC/MS | 16239-6 |
| 36145 | Pentobarbital-by GC/MS | 16240-4 |
| 36146 | Secobarbital-by GC/MS | 16238-8 |
| 36147 | Phenobarbital-by GC/MS | 16241-2 |
| 36148 | Barbiturates Interpretation | 69050-3 |
| 36149 | Chain of Custody | 77202-0 |
Forms
1. Chain of Custody Request is included in the Chain of Custody Kit (T282).
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.