Theophylline(Aminophylline)

BC9999

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement
Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport
Send immediately.Routine transport will leave for SGH on Mon - Fri: 9 am, 11:30 am & 3 pm, Sat: 9 am & 11 am.Specimen received after these timing should be sent via urgent transport.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )
Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Biochemistry
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Sat
Orderable on CPOE? No
Downtime Form

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Additional Information
Trough value: collect blood just before the next dose.
Peak value: Collect blood 2 hrs after administration of drug with rapid release properties, or 4 hrs after administration of a product with sustained release properties.

Change History Notes

  • 28 Jun 2021 12:00 AM

    ​De-activated test code.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025