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DIGOXIN
Test CodeDIG
Alias/See Also
DGN
CPT Codes
80162
Includes
A specimen should be collected at least 6 to 8 hours after drug administration. By this time, serum digoxin levels are expected to be in equilibrium with tissue levels and should correlate with pharmacologic effects.
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum collected in a Red top (No Gel) tube
Minimum Volume
0.10 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma- Lithium Heperin (PST)
Plasma- Sodium Heperin
Plasma- EDTA (Lavender)
Serum- Red Top
Serum- SST
Tiger Top
Plasma- Sodium Heperin
Plasma- EDTA (Lavender)
Serum- Red Top
Serum- SST
Tiger Top
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Not specified
Refrigerated: 24 hours at 2-8°C.
Frozen: 1-2 weeks at -20 °C. Freeze only once.
Refrigerated: 24 hours at 2-8°C.
Frozen: 1-2 weeks at -20 °C. Freeze only once.
Last Updated: December 28, 2023
