Digoxin
Alternate Names
Lanoxin, Digitalis
SoftLab Order Code
DIGOX
Epic Order Name
DIGOXIN LEVEL
Epic Order ID
LAB23
Laboratory
All Hospitals
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
5.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
One full gold microtainer
Storage or Stability
Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
QNS, Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, Red cells not separated within 2 hours of collection.
Patient Preparation
Should be drawn 6 hours post dose
CPT Codes
80162