Theophylline (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

THEP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8446

Synonyms

Aminophylline

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred if Waitākere

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Laboratory instruction:
Slow release 5-6hr post dose: fast 2 hrs post dose.
Samples must be separated within 24hrs of collection.
Aliquot and refrigerated.

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