Test Directory
4000 Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-Red top tube
7 Days 2-8° C
0.8 - 2.0 ng/mL
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 2.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Method
Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA)
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Special instructions: Specimen should be collected 6 to 8 hours following the last oral dose of digoxin.
Special instructions: Specimen should be collected 6 to 8 hours following the last oral dose of digoxin.
Clinical Utility
To determine if the concentration of digoxin in the blood is at a therapeutic level or to detect toxic levels.
CPT Codes
80162
