Phenytoin (Dilantin), Total and Free

Specimen Container

Red

Specimen Collection Type

Serum

Minimum Volume To Collect (Ml)

2 mL

Pediatric Volume To Collect (Ml)

2 mL

Stability

Ambient Stability: 48 hrs
Refrig Stability: 4 days
Frozen Stability: 1 Month

Preferred Transportation Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Remarks

1 mL will only allow a single test with no repeat
Samples from patients receiving fosphenytoin should be drawn at least 2 hours following IV administration or 4 hours following IM administration per the recommendations of the manufacturer
The change in the phenytoin concentrations is dependent on the amount of time that has elapsed since the administration of fosphenytoin

This is the preferred test for therapeutic drug management in patients with renal failure or conditions that may alter albumin concentrations

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Same day

Methodology

Ultrafiltration followed by Enzyme Immunoassay

Lab Department

Core

Testing Location

IHC

Synonyms

Dilantin, Free
Dilantin, Total and Free
Diphenylan
Diphenylhydantoin
Fosphenytoin
Free Dilantin
Free Phenytoin
Phenytek
pheyntoin blood concentration
Protein Free Phenytoin

Test OR Panel

Test

Unit of Measurement

ug/mL

CPT Codes

80185, 80186

LOINC

34540-5

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