Test Code DIL PHENYTOIN TOTAL
EPIC Test ID
1230100216
Test Synonyms
DILANTIN
Collection Requirements
Collection Tube: Light Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge the specimen and separate the plasma from cellular components within 2 hours of collection.
2. Transfer the plasma to an aliquot tube and centrifuge a second time.
3. Following the second centrifugation, transfer the plasma to a clean aliquot tube.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Submission Tube: Aliquot tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL plasma
Specimen Stability: Room Temperature 8 hours, Refrigerated 1 week, Frozen 12 weeks
Transport: Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria: Hemolysis
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP
DVH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP
BGH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP
CMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
BGH Chemistry
CMH Chemistry
DVH Chemistry
CPT Code
80185
Loinc
3968-5
EAP
LAB31