- 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