| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Dilantin (Diphenylhydantoin, Phenytoin) |
| Code |
DILAN |
|
CPT Code |
80185 |
| Last Modified |
4/29/2015 1:18:00 PM |
| Test Name |
DILANTIN (3051) |
| Synonyms |
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| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Lt. Green or Gold |
| Collection Volume |
3.0 mL Lt Green or 3.5 mL Gold |
| Storage |
Ambient - 2 days, 2-8C - 1 month, -20C - 5 months (temperature range not defined). |
| Routine TAT |
4 hours |
| STAT TAT |
50 Minutes |
| Days Test Performed |
Daily |
| Performed by BHS |
All Hospitals |
| See Availability |
All shifts |
| Reference Lab |
N/A |
| Reference Lab Code |
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| Clinical Use |
Anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy. |
| Reference Range |
Therapeutic Level: 10 - 20 mcg/dL |
| Critical Value |
> 20 mcg/dL |
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Component |
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Reference Range |
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Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Plasma or Serum |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.5 mL (0.2 mL) |
| Special Handling |
If sample is collected in a gelled tube, sample cannot be used for any TDM / Drug assays if not separated from the gel within 24 hours of collection. |
| Lab Notes |
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| Methodology |
EIA - Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Limitations |
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