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Test Code DIL Dilantin (Phenytoin)

Methodology

Photometric

Specimen Requirements

Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.

Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube

Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Transport refrigerated.

 

NOTE:

Intravenous/oral trough level is for maintenance only. Intravenous peak level should be drawn 60 minutes after dose.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

10-20 µg/mL

 

Call Back Value Results
Critical Value >29µg/mL

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80185

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory

South Coastal Campus Laboratory

Specimen Tube Color

  Tube Cap Color Tube Name
Preferred Mint Green Lithium Heparin
Alternate    Serum Separator Tubes (SST)