Test ID BLOD0585 DIGOXIN
AKA
Lanoxin, DIG
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lithium heparin – preferred
Serum
Specimen Volume
2 mL
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Particle-enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINIA) – competetive
CPT
80162
Container Type
Lithium heparin – preferred
Serum w/ gel
Serum w/o gel
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
Room Temp: NA
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: 7 days
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Instructions
Draw 6 to 8 hours after last dose.