Laboratory Services
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
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| Test Description |
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
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| Synonym(s) |
Dilantin, Diphenylhydantoin, DPH, UOW1257 |
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| Test ID |
DIL
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| General Information |
Phenytoin Level |
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| Container Type |
SST |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Mint PST, Red Top, Lav Top or Green Top |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Serum/Plasma must be centrifuged and aliquoted to a plastic tube within 24 hours of collection |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL |
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
1 full Mint Microtainer |
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| Additional Processing Details |
Freeze and thaw only once |
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| Stability |
Frozen, Refrigerated 24 hours |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Hemolysis |
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| Methodology |
Enzyme Multiplies Immunoassay technique (EMIT) |
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| Estimated TAT |
2 Days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Daily |
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| CPT Code(s) |
80185 |
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| Reference Range |
Units: mcg/mL Male |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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| Performing Lab |
UW |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
3968-5 |
