Walk-In Lab logo
  • 0
Logo
October Fitness Sale Banner
Family Health & Fitness Sale Ends in
Sale Countdown Timer
Walk-in-lab Lab Test: Phenobarbital Serum Test

Phenobarbital Serum Test

Share copy the link
Link copied!
share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest

A Phenobarbital Serum Test for phenobarbital, a long-acting barbiturate, which is effective in generalized tonic-clonic and simple partial seizures.

Compare
heart

 

Higher plasma concentrations may be required to control the lattersimple partial seizures. Complex partial seizures do not respond as well to phenobarbital, and absence seizures are not relieved and may be exacerbatedby it. Phenobarbital is frequently used in the treatment of neonatal seizures and may be the initial drug employed in young children; but because of increasing concern about adverse neuropsychological reactions to sedative/hypnotic antiepileptic drugs, many neurologists prefer less sedating drugs, such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, or valproate. The prophylactic use of phenobarbital in babies with febrile seizures has been challenged. Phenobarbital also is useful in seizures caused by barbiturate withdrawal in those dependent. The sodium salt is administered parenterally as part of treatment regimen for status epilepticus.

Sample Report
Test Code(s):

007823

Also Known As:

Luminal

Specimen:

Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

1-2 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.


Search for a Lab Test, Home Kit or Discount Panel:

Today's Offers