Digoxin
CPT Code(s):
- 80162
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Patient Preparation:
Collect as a trough just prior to next dose
Transport Container:
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature Name:
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability Components:
- Refrigerated: 7 days
Testing Schedule:
Daily
Methodology:
EIA
Reference Range:
0.8 Ð 2.0 ng/mL
Reject Criteria:
Serum Separator Tube (SST)