Theophylline
- LIS Mnemonic: THEO
Collect
Light Green (PST - Lithium heparin)
Satellite locations must send Gold top tube
Volume Required
0.5 mL blood
Minimum Required
0.2 mL blood
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
4 hrs room temp, 5 days refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge 3400 rpm for 10 min. Stat spin 4, 5min.Promptly separate plasma from gel.
Days Performed
24/7
Reported
Stat: 45 Min. Routine: 90 Min.
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
80198
Methodology
Two Point Rate
Remarks
serum also acceptable
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