46555:CAFFEINE
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Enzyme-Multiplied Immunoassay Techique (EMIT) |
Edit Date: |
2/28/2005 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
Same day |
CPT Code: |
82491 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). For newborns, collect 0.5 mL whole blood in a pediatric serum separtor tube (SST). |
Handling: |
Centrifuge SST and store serum refrigerated at 2-8° C. |
Standard Volume: |
0.5 mL serum. |
Minimum Volume: |
150 µL serum. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated at 2-8° C. |
Comments: |
Pharmacokinetic factors influence the correct time for specimen collection after the last drug dose. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Plasma. |