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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Phenytoin

Recent changes for Phenytoin
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
18th August 2023
Preferred Specimen Type

Serum

Blood

Optional Specimen Type

Plasma

Frequency

Daily

Phenytoin

Alternative Names:Dilantin
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:PTN
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect Pre-dose.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily
Additional Notes:

Therapeutic Range:  40—80 umol/L

Therapeutic Range Source: Alinity c Phenytoin Reagent kit insert, July 2018

Test performed on Abbott Alinity