Sample Requirements:
Red top, no gel
Purpose:
Measures blood levels of the anticonvulsant phenytoin.
High Levels:
Toxic effects: nystagmus, ataxia, confusion.
Low Levels:
May not control seizures effectively.
Reference Range:
10–20 µg/mL
PDL0569
Toxicology
80185
Serum
Red top, no gel
Measures blood levels of the anticonvulsant phenytoin.
Toxic effects: nystagmus, ataxia, confusion.
May not control seizures effectively.
10–20 µg/mL