Caffeine Level

Synonyms

• CAFFEINE LEVEL
• LAB706

Cerner Name

CAF

Clinical Info

Monitor caffeine concentration in newborns receiving theophylline or caffeine.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL (minimum volume:  0.4 mL) of serum

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Plain, red-top tube(s) - Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen:  1 mL (minimum volume:  0.4 mL) of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Immunoassay

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83520

PDM

5400750

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms