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Theophylline(Aminophylline)

Test Code:

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.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )

Reference Value(s)

 

Testing Laboratory Location

SGH

Laboratory

Biochemistry

Contact Number

6394 1352

Day and Time Performed

Mon - Sat

Orderable on CPOE?

No

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

Others

Keywords

Theophylline(Aminophylline) BD0070 BC9999
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