Test Code DILANTIN UMMC Dilantin (Total), Serum
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Red SST
Alternate Specimen
Red No-Gel, received within 2 hours of collection
Specimen Handling Instructions
Baseline specimens for phenytoin should be drawn just before the next
scheduled dose.
Stable 24hrs Room Temp, 48hrs 2-8C
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Department
Chemistry
Methodology
FPIA (Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay)
Stat Turn-around Time
1 Hour
Routine Turn-around Time
1 Day
Reference Ranges
See Report