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HelpTest ID BLOD0541 Theophylline
Synonym
Aminophylline
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma (preferred)
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Draw 1 - 2 hours after dose for intermittent release.
Draw 5 - 9 hours after dose for sustained release.
Trough levels should be drawn 30 minutes prior to next scheduled dose.
Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Bismarck
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls, Fargo
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 months | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 month | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck
CPT
80198