Phenobarbital Level Test Price | Lahalak Platform
Precise test to adjust Phenobarbital dosage, ensuring treatment effectiveness in preventing seizures while avoiding side effects from elevated drug levels.
Scientific name: Phenobarbital Level Test
Test that measures phenobarbitone (phenobarbital) drug concentration in serum. This drug belongs to barbiturates class, primarily used as a long-acting antiepileptic (anticonvulsant) medication, and measuring its levels is essential for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM).
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate measurement of serum phenobarbital concentration.
- Consult a neurologist or clinical pharmacist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting: Not required, but it is preferable to draw the sample before taking the morning dose (Trough Level).
- Timing of withdrawal: The sample should be withdrawn after reaching a state of therapeutic stability (5-7 days from the steady dose).
- Inform your doctor about all medications and other supplements you are taking.
- Accurate recording: Recording the time of the last dose and the time of sample collection and reporting this to the laboratory.
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