DIGOXIN
Synonyms: | Lanoxin |
Computer Code: | (DGXN) |
Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (red top tube preferred, gold acceptable). |
Minimum Volume: | 1.0 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum, refrigerate. |
Reference Values: | 0.5-2.0 ng/mL (draw sample one hour or less before next dose) Critical >2.5 ng/mL |
Lab Code: | Chemistry |
Requisition: | TOXI |
Test Frequency: | Daily |
Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
Stat TAT: | 60 min |
CPT Code(s): | 80162 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |