Digoxin Level

Message
Blood specimen for digoxin levels should be collected between 6-8 hours after the last oral dose.


Test Code
DIG


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum from no additive tube


Instructions
"Separate from cells ASAP with a max limit of 2 hours from collection time.
Testing Frequency: As Ordered"


Transport Container
RED


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 8hrs Room Temp; 7 days Refrigerated


Methodology
Immunoassay

Reference Range
"M Up to 999 Years 0.8 - 2 ng/mL
F Up to 999 Years 0.8 - 2 ng/mL"




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.