Test Code MISC1WARDEDIGI Digitoxin (Crystidigin) Quantitative
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
DIGI
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Room temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 1 week
Frozen: 3 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Quantitative CEDIA Immunoassay
Performed
varies
Reported
7-10 days
CPT Codes
80375 (G0480)
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma: Sodium citrate, ACD
Serum: SST