THEOPHYLLINE

Test Code
THEO


CPT Codes
80198

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum collected in a Red top (No Gel) tube


Minimum Volume
0.1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma- Lithium Heperin (PST)
Plasma- Sodium Heperin
Plasma- EDTA (Lavender)
Serum- Red Top
Serum- SST or Tiger Top


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Not specified
Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8°C.
Frozen: 60 days at -20 °C. Freeze only once.



Last Updated: October 22, 2021


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.