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Test Code
DIGF
Test Name
Digoxin, Free
CPT Codes
80163
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Therapeutic drug management; management of digoxin overdose post Digibind®.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Green Top (Sodium or Lithium Heparin)

Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 3 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

3 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

6 months
Causes for Rejection
  • Gel-barrier tubes
Methodology
Ultrafiltration; immunoassay (IA)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Digitek®
  • Digox®
  • Lanoxin®
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies
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