Theophylline

Test Name
Theophylline
Aliases
Theophylline; Aminophylline; Choledyl; Oxtriphylline; Slo-Phyllin; Slophylline; Somophyllin; Tedral; Theo-Dur; Theo-Dur; Theodur; Theophyl; Oxtriphylline
Provincial Mnemonic
THEOP
LOINC Test Code
14915-3
Description and Primary Use
Evaluation and adjustment of dosage for optimal therapeutic level.
Reorder interval
Not yet defined
TAT
≤ 3d
Test Cost
Not determined
Tier
1 - General Availability
Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)

Date/Time of last and next doses must be provided. Collect Trough: Just before next dose

Required Consultations
None
Algorithms and Guidelines

None

Special Patient Preparation

None

Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements

No special requirements.

Criteria for Rejection

Based on specimen condition and stability

Laboratory Service Area
Clinical Chemistry
Performing Laboratory / Site
Health Sciences Centre, Eastern Health, St. John's
Last Updated
11-May-18