Test Code PTN Phenytoin, Serum
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Phenytoin, Total (Dilantin) (PTN)
Sunquest Order Code: PTN
Epic Px Code: LAB2421
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL whole blood
Reference Range
10.0 – 20.0 ug/mL
Critical Value
>30.0 ug/mL
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
30 Days Refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
80185
LOINC Code
3968-5
Test Alias
Dilantin
Additional Information / Notes
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.