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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