Test Code LAB11290 Phenytoin, Free
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
PHNYF
Refer To
Warde LabPrimary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 3 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 3 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Therapeutic: 0.8-2.0 µg/mL
Toxic: >3.0 µg/mL
Methodology
Homogeneous Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Sunday – Friday
Reported
2 Days
CPT Codes
-80186
Unacceptable Conditions
SST
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Green (Sodium Heparin)