Theophylline
(a.k.a Aminophylline)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: THE
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
Usual sample time: 4 - 6 hours post dose
Minimum retesting interval
Test should not be repeated within 1 day
Reference range
10 - 20
Units
mg/L
Turnaround Time
1
day
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Therapeutic drug monitoring and suspected toxicity.