Synonyms
Dilantin, Diphenylhydantoin
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB31
Lab Test Days
Daily (7am, 1pm, 3pm)
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Minimum 1 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Gold or red top tube also acceptable DRAW TIME: Just before next dose
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate
Revised
06-20-06
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