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Test Code 0206029 Phenytoin, Total, Serum or Plasma

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay
 

Performing Laboratory

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)

Acceptable: Plasma, Green top Lithium heparin

Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Allow serum tubes to clot completely. This may take up to 30 minutes.

2. Remove sample from cells by pipetting.

3. Indicate whether serum or plasma.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Therapeutic concentration:  10-20 mcg/mL
Toxic concentration (automatic call back):  >20.0 mcg/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Saturday and Sunday by special request

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80185