Investigation Name:Thiopental

Requestable Seperately?No

Minimum Sample Volume:2 ml

Expected Turnaround Time:le top)

Test Code:AOT

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Clinical utility: Brain Stem Death Testing. Brain-stem testing should not be performed if thiopental concentration is >5mg/L.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Please discuss with duty biochemist prior to sending. LAB INFO: Sample should be separated and plasma immediately frozen (within 12 hours or collection). Must inform Cardiff Toxicology prior to sending. Sent frozen by courier. Must arrive at Cardiff Toxicology Laboratory before 3pm for same day analysis otherwise analysis performed on next working day.

Reference Laboratory Details:Toxicology Department, University Hospital Llandough, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 2XX. Tel: (029 2071 6894)

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:UHLT