Phenytoin Serum Level Test | Lahalak Platform
Maintain health stability with precision. This test monitors Phenytoin levels in your blood, ensuring optimal seizure control while avoiding risks of toxicity or improper dosing for better safety.
Scientific name: Phenytoin Serum Level Test
This analysis measures the serum concentration of phenytoin, an anticonvulsant drug belonging to the hydantoin class. It is a cornerstone of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) due to its nonlinear pharmacokinetics (overdose causes a disproportionate rise in levels) and its narrow therapeutic margin, meaning the difference between the effective and t...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis to monitor serum phenytoin levels
- Consult a neurologist or clinical pharmacist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- A blood sample should be taken immediately before the next morning dose (Trough Level). (Most important requirement).
- No need to fast
- The time when it was not taken except by notifying the doctor or technician was carefully recorded.
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