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Digoxin Level

Test Code
DIGO


CPT Codes
80162

Preferred Specimen
Dark green lithium heparin tube


Minimum Volume
tube fill 3.5 mL


Instructions
Specimen should be collected at least 6 to 8 hours after drug administration. Collect specimen in a dark green lithium heparin tube and refrigerate.


Specimen Stability
24 hours capped at 2-8 oC
1-2 weeks capped at -20 oC


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens should not be repeatedly frozen and thawed.


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Every day


Reference Range
0.8-2.0 ug/mL
>2.0 Alert value


Performing Laboratory
Marietta Memorial Hosptial laboratory
Selby General Hospital laboratory
Belpre Campus laboratory



The CPT Codes provided in this document 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 payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.