Digoxin (Lanoxin®), Plasma or Serum

Test Code

DIG - NOCO

CPT Codes
80162

Preferred Specimen

In-patient: 1 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Out-patient: 1 mL serum from SST

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes

Other Acceptable Specimens

1.0 ml serum from Serum Gel or Red Top

Instructions

Draw between 6 to 8 hours after last dose.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Plasma Li Hep	Refrigerated	7 days
Serum SST	Refrigerated	7 days
Red Top – Separated*	Refrigerated	7 days

*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis

Methodology
Chemiluninescence

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

0.8 - 2.0 ng/mL.
Critical value (automatic call-back): >2.4 ng/mL

Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Sterling Regional Medical Center
East Morgan County Hospital

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.