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Epic EAP: LAB23
Epic Description: DIGOXIN LEVEL
Synonym
Lanoxin
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
All performing sites except River Parishes and St. Charles
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
Performing Sites: River Parishes and St. Charles
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial within two hours of collection. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If not tested in 48 hours, aliquot plasma or serum and freeze.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If not tested in 48 hours, aliquot plasma or serum and freeze.
CPT Code Information
80162