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Theophylline (Aminophylline), Serum

Test Code
THEO


CPT Codes
80198

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Gold Top Tube/Serum Separator Tube..


Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate.


Methodology
Latex Microparticle Agglutination

Reference Range
10-20 µg/mL


Clinical Significance
Theophylline is an antiasthmatic drug often prescribed for the treatments of asthma, apnea(temporarary asphyxia), and other obstructive lung diseases. The test is used to monitor patient compliance and therapy and to diagnose potential overdose.




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