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Test Directory Digitoxin, Serum/Plasma

Digitoxin, Serum/Plasma

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

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

N/A; Reports available: 3 - 7 days