Test Code Pheny Phenytoin, Total
Useful For
Seizures
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
None
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Red / Additive Free
Preferred Specimen
Red Top Additive Free
Acceptable Specimens
Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
Reference Ranges: | 10 - 20 ug/mL |
Lower Limit of Detection: | 3 ug/mL |
Upper Limit of Detection: | 80 ug/mL |
Reportable Units
ug/mL
Critical Value
>29.9 ug/mL
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold | 300 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold | 20 mg/dL |
Lipemia Threshold | 250 mg/mL |
Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient | 24 hours |
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 48 hours |
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 5 months |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time | Routine |
Stat Availability | |
Performing Bench | CRMC, Atellica Orders |
Methodology/Method Description | Siemens Atellica CH |
CPT Codes
80186