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Theophylline Level  

Additional Codes

LAB35

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in a Solution (KIMS)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/ Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Collection Instructions: Trough levels should be drawn 30 minutes before dose.Peak levels should be drawn as follows: PO-2 hours, Choledyl-2 hours, time-release-4 hours, intravenous-15 minutes.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

10.0-20.0 mcg/mL

 

Critical value (automatic call-back): >25 mcg/mL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
80198

 

Stability

5 days Refrigerated