Caffeine
Used in babies to stimulate respiration. Indication for measuring: Therapeutic drug monitoring. Assay measures total caffeine (unbound and protein-bound).
| Tube | 06 (HP) - Heparin Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0161 |
| Additional Information | Assay not routinely available. In the event of suspected caffeine toxicity the request must be discussed and arranged with the biochemistry duty officer (0113 39 26922, option 2) |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by Sheffield Children's Hospital: 7 days |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: Sheffield Children's Hospital) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Advice | Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003. |
| Collection Con | Instructions to lab: Centrifuge and separate plasma. Store in fridge. Minimum volume: 0.5mL plasma |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Therapeutic range: 10 - 35 mg/L |
| Units | mg/L |
| Telepath | LGI: CAFF1R (adds SA1R) SJUH: CAFF1R + JCHM1L |
