| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (SENDOUTS) |
| Test Name: |
THEOPHYLLINE - (S)
Test Code:
MIS8
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| 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: |
Preferred Device:
Do not use separator gel.
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| 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
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: | |
| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
Must be cleared by a Clinical Chemist prior to send out
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
Additional Information: Store and ship frozen to In-Common Laboratories
Test ID: THEO |