CPT/HCPCS
80162
Order Code
CH285
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Plastic screw-cap container
Preferred Specimens
Serum(no gel)
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport at Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Special Instructions
Collect as a trough just prior to next dose. Separate serum after clotting and send Serum only in Plastic screw-cap vial. Do not submit glass tubes.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Clinical Significance
Monitoring digoxin therapy
Reference Ranges
0.7 – 2.0 ng/mL
