Test Code PTN Phenytoin, Total, Serum
Reporting Name
Phenytoin, Total, SPerforming Laboratory

Useful For
Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic concentration
Assessing compliance or toxicity
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
Frozen | 14 days | |
Ambient | 7 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
Therapeutic: 10.0-20.0 mcg/mL
Critical value: ≥30.0 mcg/mL
Method Name
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in a Solution (KIMS)
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
80185
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PNYA | Phenytoin, Total, S | 3968-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PNYA | Phenytoin, Total, S | 3968-5 |
Report Available
Same day/1 dayForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732)
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)