Why is this procedure done?
Caffeine level monitoring checks the levels of caffeine in your blood. The test is used to find out if the amount of caffeine you are taking is right for you. ‚
Drug level testing allows your doctor to see if you have too much or not enough of a drug in your blood. Some drugs may cause harm if there is too much in your body. If the drug is too low, it will not work the way it should. Sometimes, your doctor may order a drug level to see if you are taking the drug as ordered. ‚
Caffeine level monitoring is done to check your caffeine level: ‚
- For a certain illness, to see if it is within a range that works well
- To find out how well your body breaks down the drug
- To see if other drugs you are taking change the level
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What will the results be?
The results will show how much caffeine is in your blood. You may have to take more or less of a drug to help get the right levels. Your doctor may make changes in your treatment based on these levels. ‚
What happens before the procedure?
- Most often there are no special things to do before the test. Your doctor will tell you if there are any special precautions that you need for your test.
- You may be asked to take your drug at a specific time before the test.
- Talk to your doctor about:
- All the drugs you are taking
- If you have any bleeding problems
What happens during the procedure?
It will only take a few minutes to have this test. You will be awake the whole time. You will have a small amount of blood taken from you with a needle. You may have a small amount of pain. The needle will be taken out and a bandage will be put on your skin. The lab will check the drug levels in your blood. ‚
What happens after the procedure?
- You may want to sit quietly for a few minutes before standing up. This will help keep you from feeling dizzy after the test.
- Put pressure with your other hand where the needle was. This will help with bruising and bleeding.
- Ask your doctor when you will get the results.
What care is needed at home?
You may do your everyday activities when you get back home. ‚
What follow-up care is needed?
Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. This test will help your doctor understand if you have a problem with your drug levels. Your doctor may have to make a change in the drug you are taking depending on the level of drug you have in your body. Together you can make a plan for more care. ‚
What problems could happen?
- Pain
- Bruising
- Bleeding
- Feeling dizzy
- Infection
Where can I learn more?
American Association for Clinical Chemistry ‚
http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/theophylline/tab/test ‚
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