Theophylline

Test Name Theophylline
Alternate Name(s) AMINOPHYLLINE, CHOLEDYL, ELIXOPHYLLIN, SOMOPHYLLIN, THEO DUR, THEOLAIR, THEOPHYL
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic THEO
Specimen Type

Serum

Collection Container Red -7mls
Container Information
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Collection Information Samples must be transported to the laboratory within 60 minutes of collection time.
Test Schedule

24/7

Routine Turnaround Time 24 hours
Stat Turnaround Time < 4.0 hours
Reference Interval  
Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes Routine samples sent via Dynacare, STAT samples sent via Taxi to Hamilton General Hospital
Storage and Transport

Store refrigerated.

Test Referred To Offsite, Reference Lab

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