| Theophylline |
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| REQUESTING AND COLLECTING |
| | Ordering: | | Sample just before next dose. If sustained release formulations are |
| | used, a sample may be taken earlier but wait at least 2 hrs post dose. If |
| | dose changed reassay after 2 days. |
| | Collection: | | Do not collect in tubes containing separator gel. |
| Container(s): | | EDTA (5 mL purple-top) - Required |
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| | GENERAL INFORMATION |
| | Availability: | | Test performed 7 days/24 hours. Results available 2 hours after sample |
| | arrival in laboratory. |
| | Reference Intervals: | | See individual report or contact testing laboratory for information. |
| | Laboratory: | | Referred to: PaLMS Chemical Path (992-67091) |
| | Lab Website: | | PaLMS |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERRING LABORATORIES |
| Handling and | | Centrifuge sample, store and transport plasma at 4°C |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH |
| SydPath Handling: | | SPRO: Centrifuge at 4 degrees, do not aliquot. Place in sendaway |
| | basket in fridge. Transport with ice brick. |
| Mnemonic: | | THEO |
| | GEcode: | | THE |
| | SydPath | | Clinical Pharmacology |
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| Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010 |