DIGOXIN
| Synonyms: | Lanoxin |
| Computer Code: | (DGXN) |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (Red top tube preferred, Gold (SST) 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 |