148

Test CODE NAME

148

Digoxin

Methodology: Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Red Top Tube  - 0.5 ml.


Specimen Preparation:
Collect blood in Red Top Tube, noting the time of collection, just before the next dose — or, in any case, no less than six hours after the administration of this cardioglycoside, to avoid misleadingly high digoxin results. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. 


Stability : 7 days at 2–8°C, or 6 months at –20°C.

At Accu Reference: Refrigerated -7 days: Frozen- 1 month

NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *

Performing Lab 
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory

CPT Code(s): 80162