Test Details
Methodology
Ultrafiltration; immunoassay (IA)
Result Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
Therapeutic drug management; management of digoxin overdose post Digibind®
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Container
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.
Reference Range
0.3−1.5 ng/mL
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. Specimen is stable for three days at room temperature, for two weeks refrigerated, and for six months frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Gel-barrier tubes
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 790952 | Digoxin, Unbound | 3562-6 | 790955 | Digoxin, Unbound | ng/ml | 3562-6 |
| 790952 | Digoxin, Unbound | 3562-6 | 790957 | Digoxin, Unbound | N/A | |
| Order Code | 790952 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Digoxin, Unbound | |||||
| Order Loinc | 3562-6 | |||||
| Result Code | 790955 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Digoxin, Unbound | |||||
| UofM | ng/ml | |||||
| Result LOINC | 3562-6 | |||||
| Order Code | 790952 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Digoxin, Unbound | |||||
| Order Loinc | 3562-6 | |||||
| Result Code | 790957 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Digoxin, Unbound | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | N/A |