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Digoxin Level
Test CodeDIGO
CPT Codes
80162
Preferred Specimen
Dark green lithium heparin tube
Minimum Volume
tube fill 3.5 mL
Instructions
Specimen should be collected at least 6 to 8 hours after drug administration. Collect specimen in a dark green lithium heparin tube and refrigerate.
Specimen Stability
24 hours capped at 2-8 oC
1-2 weeks capped at -20 oC
1-2 weeks capped at -20 oC
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens should not be repeatedly frozen and thawed.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Every day
Reference Range
0.8-2.0 ug/mL
>2.0 Alert value
>2.0 Alert value
Performing Laboratory
Marietta Memorial Hosptial laboratory
Selby General Hospital laboratory
Belpre Campus laboratory