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Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, Urine in Arkansas

This page explains the barbiturate screen and confirmation, urine, what it measures, and how to order it. This test screens for barbiturates in urine and confirms any positive findings with a second method. It helps clinicians assess recent exposure to these sedative medications.

Sample typeBlood and/or urine at a collection lab
ReferralIncluded — no referral from your own doctor needed

Lab requirements in Arkansas

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, Urine in AR. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.

Physician's order
Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
Fasting
Some tests require fasting or avoiding certain foods or drinks beforehand. You will be informed when you order — confirm the details with the collection lab.
Preparation
No special preparation is usually required, but you should follow the collection lab's instructions. Tell the lab about any medications or supplements you take, as some may affect the test.
Sample & visit
A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
Identification
Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
Turnaround
1-3 business days
Availability
Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.

Before you go

  • Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
  • Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
  • No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
  • A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
  • Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.

Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.

What this test is

A barbiturate screen and confirmation, urine test uses an initial immunoassay to detect barbiturates or their breakdown products in a urine sample. If the screen is positive, a more specific confirmation method is used to verify the result. This two-step process reduces the chance of a false positive.

What it measures

  • Barbiturate screen — detects the presence of barbiturate-class drugs or their metabolites in urine
  • Confirmation result — identifies and verifies specific barbiturates if the screen is positive
  • Creatinine (sometimes included) — helps assess whether the urine sample is dilute

What the test involves

You provide a urine sample, typically collected in a private restroom at the lab or collection site. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test to check for recent barbiturate use as part of a medication monitoring plan, a workplace or legal requirement, or an evaluation for possible overdose. It is also used when symptoms suggest sedative exposure.

Preparation

No special preparation is usually required, but you should follow the collection lab's instructions. Tell the lab about any medications or supplements you take, as some may affect the test.

How results are reported

Results are reported as negative or positive for the screen, with confirmation results identifying specific barbiturates if present. Reference ranges and cutoffs vary by laboratory, so your results should be interpreted in the context of the lab's own criteria.

Before you go

  • Whether any medications you take could affect the test results
  • If a specific collection time or container is required
  • How and when results will be shared with you or your clinician

Cities

Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, Urine in Arkansas communities

Choose your city for local context and to order this test.

Little Rock457,379Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineFayetteville381,636Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineFort Smith127,699Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineSpringdale85,887Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineJonesboro77,520Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineConway70,555Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineRogers68,340Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineNorth Little Rock64,444Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineBentonville52,565Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrinePine Bluff41,964Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineHot Springs38,050Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineBenton34,746Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineSherwood32,544Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineBella Vista29,818Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineTexarkana29,492Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineJacksonville29,385Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineParagould29,327Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineRussellville29,057Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineCabot26,411Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineWest Memphis24,666Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineVan Buren23,213Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineSearcy23,074Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineBryant20,399Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineMaumelle19,070Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineEl Dorado17,800Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineCenterton17,455Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineSiloam Springs16,944Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineHot Springs Village15,970Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineMarion13,624Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineBlytheville13,559Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineForrest City13,372Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineHarrison13,081Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineMountain Home12,722Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineMagnolia11,205Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineBatesville11,117Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineCamden10,644Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineMalvern10,626Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineArkadelphia10,332Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineHelena-West Helena9,707Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineLowell9,630Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineGreenwood9,498Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineClarksville9,444Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineHope9,010Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineMonticello8,567Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineStuttgart8,363Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineWynne8,352Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineBeebe8,343Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineNewport7,829Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineFarmington7,601Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineTrumann7,416Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrinePocahontas7,269Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineOsceola7,016Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineHeber Springs7,015Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineMorrilton6,948Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrinePrairie Grove6,908Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrinePea Ridge6,491Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineEast End6,432Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineDe Queen6,192Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineWard5,943Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, UrineAlma5,806Barbiturate Screen and Confirmation, Urine