Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Sharp Memorial Hospital Lab
Epic ID
LAB04060
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
24 Hours
Stat TAT
2 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable. Collect just prior to next dose.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerate-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 2 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma. Keep original tube in lab for possible add on test requests. ***Send ALL Theophylline to SHARP*** If ordered to be sent to Quest, cancel and reorder Other Reference Test for Theophylline to Sharp. Complete a Sharp requisition and submit with specimen room temp. Call a RUSH pick-up with TForce.
CPT Codes
80198
Revised
4/22/24
Initials
SA