Phenytoin

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00471

Billable EAP Codes:

80001674 x 1

CPT Codes:

80185 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Hours
Urgent: 1 Hour

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

mcg/mL

Critical Values:

Greater than 30.0 micrograms/mL

Specimen Requirements:

4 mL blood in a GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.

Do not collect into tubes that contain gel separator.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.5 mL in a 1.0 mL GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.

Do not collect into tubes that contain gel separator.

Reference Range:

10 to 20 micrograms/mL (Therapeutic)

Comments:

Specimen stability: Separated serum/plasma is stable 8 hours at room temperature or 2 days refrigerated.

Synonyms:

Dilantin, Diphenylan, Diphenylhydantoin, Fosphenytoin, Phenytek