Test Overview
Method
Kinetic interaction of microparticles in solution immunoassay (KIMS)
Result Included
Phenytoin
Aliases/Synonyms
Dilantin
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesVolume
Sample Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
To monitor therapy draw trough specimens before the next dose is administered.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | 4 days | 1 month |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Gel-separator tube |
| Hemolysis | Gross |
| Other | Grossly Icteric |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
1 Day
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Phenytoinµmol/LTherapeutic: 40 - 80
Toxic: >80mg/L x 3.96
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2020-01-20