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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