Test Code DILANT Phenytoin (Dilantin®), Total, Serum or Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
RT, spun |
4 days |
Refrigerated, spun | 4 days |
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentration: 10.0-20.0 µg/mL
Critical value: >30.0 µg/mL
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
80185
Secondary ID
HHA213
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
Test Name | LOINC Code |
---|---|
Phenytoin (Dilantin®), Total, Serum or Plasma |
3968-5 |