DIGOXIN, TOTAL

Test Code

DIG

CPT Codes
80162

Preferred Specimen

Red Tube

Patient Preparation
Draw 6 hours post dose.

Minimum Volume

1 mL (2mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma and red cells.

Transport Container

RED Tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days; 15-30°C up to 8 hours

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

Hemolysis Interferes

Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule

Daily, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours

Reference Range

Male/Female All Ages: Normal Range: 0.5-2.0 ng/mL Critical High : >=2.0 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

The main purpose of the test is to determine the best dosage of digoxin and prevent side effects. It is important to monitor the level of digoxin medicine because the difference between a safe treatment level and a harmful level is small.

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross 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.