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Phenytoin


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