Digoxin, Serum

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
DIG


CPT Codes
80162

Preferred Specimen
0.5 serum


Instructions
Draw blood in a red top tube, no gel. Spin down.


Transport Container
Red Top (no gel)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology

Immuno-rate



Reference Range
0.8 - 2.0 ng/mL Alarm Value: >2.3 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
Useful for the quantitative measurement of digoxin, a cardiovascular drug.



Last Updated: January 17, 2011


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