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Specimen Type
Serum
Container/Tube
Red Top
Offsite Collection Instructions
1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be spun and
aliquoted
3. Transport refrigerated (2 – 8C)
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Test Includes
N/A
Preferred Volume
0.5 mL
STAT Turnaround Time
1 hour
Test Usage
Monitoring of theophylline concentrations in serum is
useful,
since rates of individual theophylline clearance can vary and
severe toxicity has been observed without prior occurrence of
minor
side effects.
Critical Results
N/A
Fee Code
43622
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays.
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Available
CPT
80198
Method Name
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in solution (KIMS)
Reference Values
Adults: therapeutic: 10 – 20 µg/mL
Reject Due To
Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.
Synonyms
N/A
Test Limitations
N/A
UCMC Collection Instructions
1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be received in
Laboratory Service Center
3. Transport room temperature (15 – 25C)
Additional Information
N/A
Included in Additional codes
N/A
Coverage Information
N/A
Stability: Room Temp
n/a
Stability: Refrigerated
7 days (capped)
Stability: Frozen
60 days (capped)