PHENYTOIN PHENY

Synonyms

Dilantin

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Phenytoin Level, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Phenytoin Level, Serum

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Note: Collection of a pre-dose (i.e.) trough specimen is recommended

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Spectrophotometric (SP)

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

80185

PDM

5400030

Result Interpretation

Therapeutic:  10-20 µg/mL
Toxic:  >30 µg/mL

Forms