CAFFEINE SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CAFF
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028780
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-2 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028780
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-2 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel, Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Acceptable: Red top, Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel, Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Acceptable: Red top, Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Methods
Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique (EMIT)
Clinical Utilities
Monitoring caffeine therapy in neonates
Assessing caffeine toxicity in neonates
Assessing caffeine toxicity in neonates
CPT Codes
80155
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
