Test Code DIGBP Digoxin, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB23
Methodology
Used for therapeutic drug monitoring.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 80162
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Dark green-top (sodium heparin) tube or light green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen: 1 mL of heparinized plasma
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Draw specimen 6 to 8 hours after last dose.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or gold serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Draw specimen 6 to 8 hours after last dose.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
Therapeutic: 0.5-0.9 ng/mL
Toxic concentration: >2.0 ng/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT