Test Code PNYA Phenytoin, Total, Serum
Reporting Name
Phenytoin, Total, SUseful For
Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic concentration
Assessing compliance or toxicity
Method Name
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in a Solution (KIMS)
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen 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.
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
Frozen | 14 days | |
Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
Therapeutic: 10.0-20.0 mcg/mL
Critical value: ≥30.0 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
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)