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HelpTest Code 191 Digoxin, Unbound, Serum or Plasma (191)
Additional Codes
MedTox Test Code: 191
Useful For
Therapeutic Drug Management
Synonyms/Keywords
Digibind; Lanoxicaps; Lanoxin, Digoxin, Free, Free Digoxin
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Red Top Tube (RTT) | 3 mL | 1 mL | ||
| Plasma | Lithium-heparin Green Top Tube of Sodium-heparin Green Top Tube (GTT) | 3 mL | 1 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Trough levels are most reproducible.
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Ambient temperature is acceptable for shipping and/or short-term storage | 3 days |
| Specimen may also be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage. | ||
Rejection Criteria
Serum Separator Tubes (SST) and Plasma Separator Tubes (PST) are not acceptable.
Reference Range Information
| Reference Interval |
|---|
| 0.3-1.5 ng/mL |
Performing Laboratory Name
Medtox Laboratories
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
|
402 West County Road D St. Paul, MN 55112 |
800-832-3244 (Main) 888-310-2264 (Team Emerald) |
www.medtox.com | 1080 |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtox Laboratories | Performed daily | 1 day | Ultrafiltration; Immunoassay (IA) |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80163 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80163 |