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Additional Codes
LAB23
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Important Notes
Digoxin, Serum test is for medical use only.
Collection Instructions
Specimen should be collected at least 6-8 hours after drug administration.
Collection Method
Venipuncture
Container
Gold Top SST
Specimen Type
Preferred
- Serum- Gold Top SST or Red Top
Acceptable
- Plasma- Light Green Top (Lithium heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 14 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 6 months |
Reference or Target Ranges
| Age | Male | Female |
| All ages | 0.5-2 | 0.5-2 |
Peak: 6 hours post oral dose
Reportable Units
ng/mL
Critical Value
≥ 2.5 ng/ml
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 66 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 1500 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
80162
Last review/edit date
2025