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Test Code LAB23 Digoxin

Specimen Requirement

1.0 mL serum of Lithium Heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.

 

Avoid prolonged contact with red blood cells.

Avoid hemolysis.

 

Specimen Stability

48 hours at 2-8° C

7 days at -20° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

0.8 – 2.1 ng/mL

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Particle-enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay (PETIA)

CPT Code

80162

Additional Testing Locations

This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:

  • Crookston
  • Devils Lake

Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.

Outpatient Turnaround Time

24 hours after receipt

Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time

45 minutes after receipt

Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time

4 hours after receipt