Caffeine, Urine [37266X]

Test Code

18170

CPT Codes
80375

Preferred Specimen

1 mL random urine submitted in a sterile, leak-proof urine container

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. Its medical uses include restoring mental alertness, as an enhancement to the medical effectiveness of certain medications, and as part of treatment for breathing problems in premature infants. An overdose of caffeine can result in a state termed caffeine intoxication or caffeine poisoning. The analysis of urine specimens for the presence of caffeine, and/or its relative quantitative value, can assist clinicians in assessing potential caffeine poisonings or compliance with dependence treatment regimens, especially when serum collection may be precluded or difficult.

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