Theophylline
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Theophylline, Serum
Test ID: THEO
Test
Method
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS) Immunoassay
Report Includes
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
4-Mar-2020
Specimen
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum
Sample Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Draw specimens at trough concentration prior to next regular dose.
Handling Information
Separate as soon as possible. Repeated freezing and thawing of samples should be avoided.
Stability
| Ambient | 8 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Gross |
|---|---|
| Other | Grossly Icteric |
| Specimen | Gel-separator |
Test Version
4-Mar-2020
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS) Immunoassay
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theophylline | µmol/L |
|
mg/L x 5.55 | |
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
4-Mar-2020
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEO | 8162Theophylline | umol/L |
Test Version
4-Mar-2020