Digitoxin, Serum/Plasma
Order Code:
DIGITX
Test Summary
Digitoxin is a cardiac glycoside derived from the digitalis plant. It is used to treat congestive heart failure and atrial dysrhythmias. Digitoxin levels are monitored to assure adequate therapeutic levels are achieved and to avoid toxicity.
Aliases
- NMS code 1613SP
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic screw-capped vial using approved guidelines.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Undetermined
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 90 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in a lavender top tube (EDTA)
Unacceptable Specimens
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST) • Unspun red top tube
Order Code
DIGITX
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB549
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80299
Billing Code
- 655003
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
National Medical Services
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A; Reports available: 3 - 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic screw-capped vial using approved guidelines.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Undetermined
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 90 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in a lavender top tube (EDTA)
Unacceptable Specimens
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST) • Unspun red top tube
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A; Reports available: 3 - 7 days