Test Code THEO Theophylline, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Particle Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay Technique
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel).Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma ). Specimen Type: Serum. Container/Tube: Red top or serum gelSpecimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentration: 5.0-15.0 mcg/mL Critical value (automatic call-back): >25 mcg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80198
Test Order Code
LAB35