Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Phenytoin
Alias or Abbreviation:Epanutin, Dilantin
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:No
E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences>CHEM 2 or GP Panel>Chemistry 1
Lower Reference Range Limit:5
Upper Reference Range Limit:20
Units:mg/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1ml
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients:4 hrs. Outpatients:1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:PHEN
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 day(s)
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Time of blood sampling in relation to time of last dose isn't critical owing to long half life
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
