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Phenytoin (Dilantin®), Plasma or Serum
Test CodePTN - NOCO
CPT Codes
80185
Preferred Specimen
1.0 ml plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Other Acceptable Specimens
1.0 ml serum from Serum Gel or Red Top
Specimen Stability
Temperature | Time |
Refrigerated | 4 days |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
KIMS
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Therapeutic concentration: 10-20 µg/mL
Critical value (automatic call-back): >30.0 µg/m
Critical value (automatic call-back): >30.0 µg/m
Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory