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Test Category: Biochemistry

Investigation Name:Phenytoin

Alias or Abbreviation:Epanutin, Dilantin

Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Lower Reference Range Limit:5 mg/L

Upper Reference Range Limit:20 mg/L

Units:mg/L

Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL

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 days

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

Site Sample Tested:All acute sites

Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266