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Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry  (SENDOUTS)
Test Name:
THEOPHYLLINE - (S)
Test Code: MIS8
Clinical Information:
Test indications: Theophylline is a bronchodilator used to treat asthma, apnea and other obstructive lung disorders. Theophylline measurement is used for monitoring therapeutic levels and to avoid toxicity.

Test Approval Requirements: F260-11-02 Biochemistry Approval for Test Referral Form
 
Collection Devices:
Do not use separator gel.
Specimen Required:


Serum: 1.0 mL

Collection Information: Collect trough specimen prior to next dose

Specimen Stability: 
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 2 months 
Referral:
Serum: 1.0 mL

Shipping & Storage: Store and send frozen
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Availability:
Within 2 Weeks
Must be cleared by a Clinical Chemist prior to send out
See Also:
More Information:
Additional Information: Store and ship frozen to In-Common Laboratories
Test ID: THEO