Digoxin Level

Test Code
LAB23


Alias/See Also
1231100122


CPT Codes
80162

Includes
DIGOXIN LEVEL


Preferred Specimen
CLINIC COLLECTIONS: Green Lithium Heparin tube (Gel separator preferred)


Minimum Volume
CLINIC COLLECTIONS: 0.5 mL plasma


Instructions
CLINIC COLLECTIONS: Collect 0.5 ml plasma in Green Lithium Heparin tube (Gel separator preferred). Must be spun within 2 hours after collection. If no gel separator, plasma must be pulled off cells within 2 hours.

If collecting with AST, ALT, VD25, K+, or LDH, label routes to Gold/SST. Collect 1.0 mL of serum in Gold/SST. Must be spun within 2 hours after collection.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2 to 8°C): 48 hours
Freezer (-20°C): 7 days (168 hours)


Methodology
Abbott Alinity

Reference Range
Males/Females:
0.80-2.00 ng/mL


Performing Laboratory
CONWAY LABORATORY FORT SMITH LABORATORY LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY NORTH LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY STUTTGART LABORATORY VAN BUREN LABORATORY EL DORADO LABORATORY DREW COUNTY LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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.