Test Overview
Test Methodology

Kinetic Immunoassay (KIMS)

Test Usage

Monitor therapeutic drug level, compliance, evaluate phenytoin toxicity

Reference Range *

Therapeutic Levels: 10-20 mcg/mL (adults), 5-20 mcg/mL (children), Toxic levels: greater than 30 mcg/mL.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time

2 hour

Soft Order Code
DIL
MiChart Code
Phenytoin Level, Total
Synonyms
  • Dilantin
  • Diphenylhydantoin
  • Epanutin
  • DIL
  • DILANTIN LEVEL
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Automation
STAT Availability

STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).

Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect blood in a red top tube; do not use SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial, and refrigerate.

Alternate Specimen
Green top tube (heparin).
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL serum
Rejection Criteria
SST tube not acceptable.
Billing
CPT Code
80185
Fee Code
33225
LOINC
3968-5