Caffeine
| Sunquest Code: | CAF | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB706 | Epic Name: | Caffeine |
| Methodology: | Immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 1 day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) [Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel)] |
| Collection Instructions: | Usual sampling time is immediately prior to next dose (trough). |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | 3 days at room temperature; for longer storage refrigerate or freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 18 |
Interpretive
| Therapeutic Range: | 8-20 ug/mL |
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