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Phenytoin (Dilantin) Correction for Albumin/Renal Failure

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<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-5e677159-7fff-89f3-3c2a-9cb2948925c5">Corrects serum phenytoin level for renal failure and/or hypoalbuminemia.</span></p>

Phenytoin (Dilantin) Correction

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The Phenytoin (Dilantin) Correction for Albumin / Renal Failure corrects serum phenytoin level for renal failure and/or hypoalbuminemia.

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