| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
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
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
