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Blood Sciences

Blood Test Information

Theophylline
(a.k.a Aminophylline)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml

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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.

 
 

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