| 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 |
Method
Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA)
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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.
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CPT Codes
80162
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