Phenytoin, Free and Total, Serum
Also known as: Dilantin-125®, Dilantin®, Free and Total Phenytoin, Phenytek®
Use
Evaluate toxicity; monitor therapeutic levels
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The use of gel-barrier tubes is discouraged due to potential slow absorption of the drug by the gel, which may result in clinically significant decreased drug levels measured. Hemolysis or lipemic samples may be rejected due to potential interference with the assay.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 34540-5 - Phenytoin Free+Total Pnl SerPl
- 3968-5 - Phenytoin SerPl-mCnc
- 3969-3 - Phenytoin Free SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
2.3 mL
Container
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube.
Collection Instructions
Transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Patient Preparation
Collect specimen just prior to next dose.
Storage Instructions
Specimens are stable at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for up to 14 days. Stable through 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Causes for Rejection
Gel-barrier tube; hemolysis; lipemia
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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