Caffeine, Plasma / Serum (Cafergot, Ergodryl, Migril)

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

CAFF

Synonyms

Cafergot
Ergodryl
Migril

Turnaround Time

5 days

Test Code

4641

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3.0

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Do not use SST gel tubes for this assay

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.2

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

Concentrations in the range 26 – 150 umol/L are considered therapeutic for the treatment of neonatal apnoeas with caffeine.

Test Method

HPLC

Non-Funded Test Cost

$28.46 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4641

Specimens should preferably be collected pre dose

Contact Information

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