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DILANTIN

Alternate Names: Phenytoin
Performed: Daily, 24 Hours
Methodology: Competitive Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Turnaround Time: Routine: 4 Hours
Stat: < 1 hour

Container / Specimen Requirements

Avoid use of serum separator tube
    Container / Tube: Red  Vacutainer® tube
 
    Minimum Volume: 1 ml
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: Draw just prior to next dose.
Preparation of Patient: None
Reference Range:

10 - 20 mg/mL

Potentially Toxic: >25 mg/mL

Causes for Specimen Rejection:  Improper labeling
CareManager Test Group:
CareManager Name/Alias:
LAB
dilantin
Specimen Labeling: Click here for policy

 

 
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