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Caffeine Level

Order Name CAFFEINE
Test Number: 4001300
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Caffeine Level
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 1 mL (0.3 mL ) Serum Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) Room Temperature
Alternate 1 1 mL (0.3 mL ) Plasma Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) Room Temperature
Alternate 2 1 mL (0.3 mL ) Plasma Sodium Heparin (Green Top, No-Gel) Room Temperature
Instructions Notes: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing).
Specimen Type: Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant.
Specimen Storage: Room Temperature
Specimen Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 2 - 3 days working day. 
Notes Reference Lab: Saint Francis Hospital Laboratory
CPT Code(s) 80155
Internal Comments 12/14/2016 - Added to RML Online - JLS
7/6/2020 moved to SFH Lab - JK
12/12/22
Labcorp Test Code: 071258
Service Provided By Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.
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