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EPIC CODE: LAB23 Digoxin

ADDITIONAL TEST CODE

Sunquest: DIG

REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERFORMING

UPH Methodist Hospital – Chemistry
UPH Pekin Hospital
UPH Proctor Hospital

Collect

Gold (SST), Plain Red, or Green (Lithium Heparin)Vacutainer Preferred Volume: 6.0 mL. Minimum Volume Required 2.0 mL.

Storage/Transport Temperature

1 mL serum (Min: 0.3 mL) at Ambient (room temperature) or 2-8oC.

Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

After separation from cells:

Ambient (room temperature): 8 hours;

Refrigerated: 7 days;

Frozen (at -20° C): 6 months

Special Testing Notes

Samples must be collected 6 to 8 hours after the administration of oral dose; 4 hours after IV dose.

Remarks

Their chance of interference that Biotin can potentially alter results by 10%. If patients is on Biotin supplementation, be aware of any abnormal results and have patient discontinue supplementation prior to drawing laboratory testing.

Days Performed

Sunday – Saturday

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

CPT Codes

80162