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Test Code LAB0206037 Digoxin (Lanoxin), Serum

Additional Codes

EPIC Test Codes
LAB0206037 DIGOXIN

 

Reporting Title

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Methodology

Competitive Binding Assay

Performing Laboratory

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or serum

Container/Tube:

Plasma: Lithium heparin, sodium heparin, plain or gel separator, or EDTA

Serum: Clot, plain, activator, or gel separator

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect at trough or minimum of 6-8 hours post dose.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)  up to 2 days/Frozen up to 7 days

Note:  Remove serum or plasm from the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel before freezing. 

Reference Values

0.50-2.00 ng/mL

Critical Value: ≥2.50 ng/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

80162