| Phenytoin |
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| REQUESTING AND COLLECTING |
| | Ordering: | | Sample just before next dose or at least 6 hrs post dose. If dose |
| | changed reassay after 5-7 days. |
| | Collection: | | Do not collect in tubes containing separator gel. |
| Container(s): | | EDTA (5 mL purple-top) |
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| | GENERAL INFORMATION |
| | Availability: | | Test performed 7 days/24 hours. Results available 2 hours after sample |
| | arrival in laboratory. |
| | Reference Intervals: | | Therapeutic range 10 - 20 mg/L |
| | Laboratory: | | Auto Immunoassay (8382-9161) |
| Synonyms: | | Dilantin (trade name) |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERRING LABORATORIES |
| Handling and | | Centrifuge sample, store and transport plasma at 4°C |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH |
| SydPath Handling: | | SPRO: Centrifuge at 4 degrees, do not aliquot. Pass directly to testing |
| | laboratory. |
| Mnemonic: | | PHY |
| | GEcode: | | PHY |
| | SydPath | | Clinical Pharmacology |
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| Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010 |