Laboratory Services

Digoxin

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Digoxin
Synonym(s)

Lanoxin®

Test ID
DIG
General Information

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.

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Requirements

Red Top
Aliquot Tube

Alternate Specimen Type

Red, Li‑heparin, K2‑EDTA

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Red Top - Transfer separated serum or plasma to an aliquot tube

Minimum Sample Volume

1 mL

Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)

500 uL

Stability

7 days at 15-25 C, 14 days 2-8 C and 6 months at -20 C

Methodology

Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay

Estimated TAT

0-2 days

Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday

CPT Code(s)

80162

Reference Range

0.5-1.0 ng/mL

Performing Lab

Incyte Diagnostics

LOINC Code(s)

10535-3