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Dilantin (Phenytoin)
Test Code: DIL Assay Schedule: Daily Reporting Schedule: Same day CPT: 80185 Collection Specimen(s): Serum or Plasma Acceptable Container(s): Clot Activator (red top) Trace Elements Sodium Heparin (royal blue top) Volume: Preferred: 1.0mL Minimum: 0.2mL Stability: Ambient: 8 hours Refrigerated: 1 week Frozen: 3 months Processing & Shipping Specimen Processing: Allow red top to clot for 20-30 minutes. Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into transport tube within 4-hours of collection. Shipping Instructions: Ship refrigerated Special Instructions: For trough specimens, collect immediately before next dose. Rejection Criteria: Gel-barrier, EDTA, fluoride/oxalate tubes and hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable.

Dilantin (Phenytoin)

Test Code:  DIL
Assay Schedule:  Daily
Reporting Schedule:  Same day
CPT:  80185

Collection

Specimen(s):

Serum or Plasma

Acceptable Container(s):

Clot Activator (red top)
Trace Elements Sodium Heparin (royal blue top)

Volume:

Preferred: 1.0mL
Minimum: 0.2mL

Stability:

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 1 week
Frozen: 3 months

Processing & Shipping

Specimen Processing:
Allow red top to clot for 20-30 minutes. Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into transport tube within 4-hours of collection.

Shipping Instructions:
Ship refrigerated

Special Instructions:
For trough specimens, collect immediately before next dose.

Rejection Criteria:
Gel-barrier, EDTA, fluoride/oxalate tubes and hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable.

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