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Phenytoin – Free and Total, Serum

Test ID: FRDIL/TDIL

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

Dilantin

Method

HPLC

Report Includes

Phenytoin Free; Phenytoin Total

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum

Test Location

Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum

Sample Volume

1 mL

Specimen Comment

Avoid gel separator tubes.

Stability

Refrigerated 1 month
Frozen 6 months

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

HPLC

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Phenytoin - Free µmol/L
  • Therapeutic: 4.0 - 8.0
  • Toxic: >8.0
mg/L x 3.96
Phenytoin - Total µmol/L
  • Therapeutic: 40 - 80
  • Toxic: >80
mg/L x 3.96

Test Location

Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019