Theophylline

Message
Test performed at Upper Chesapeake Health


Test Code
THEO


Preferred Specimen
1 ml serum or plasma, non-gel tube


Instructions
Drawing instructions: IV bolus - 30 minutes after infusion / IV continuous - 12 to 24 hours after initiating infusion / PO fast release (after at least one day of therapy) - Peak is one hour post dose, Trough is prior to dose / PO slow release (after at least one day of therapy) - Peak is 4 hour post dose, Trough is prior to dose


Transport Container
Plain red top preferred, avoid gel (GoldSST).


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reference Range
See report




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