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DILANTIN
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
DIL
Alias/See Also
PHENYTOIN, DPH
Preferred Specimen
SERUM
Minimum Volume
2 MLS
Instructions
COLLECT 1 RED TOP TUBE, RECORD KNOW LAST DOSE OF MEDICATION ON TUBE, (ex. LD 5/3/21@2000) as Well as in CPRS in Comment, CLOT AND SPIN, SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLASTIC TRANSPORT TUBE. SEND TO THE LAB REFRIGERATED
Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 8 days. Separate if not tested within this time.
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 5 months
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 5
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 8 days. Separate if not tested within this time.
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 5 months
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 5
Methodology
EIA
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
Reference Range
10.0 - 20.0 ug/mL
Clinical Significance
Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant hydantoin used for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) and complex partial seizures. Phenytoin is also used for prophylaxis in neurosurgical procedures. Phenytoin levels are monitored to assure adequate therapeutic levels are achieved and to avoid toxicity.
Performing Laboratory
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