Please call Clinical Labs of Hawaii at 808.677.7998 (Option 1) with questions about this test.
Synonyms
Lanoxin
Remarks
Individuals being treated for digoxin intoxication with Digibind may have FAB fragments that interfere with the assay. Endogenous digoxin-like immunoreactive factors (DLIF) detected in neonates, pregnancy, renal and hepatic failures can cause false elevations. Rare instrances of individuals with antibodies that interfere with assay can result in depressed values.
Patient Preparation
Oral dose: draw 6-8 hr after dose. IV dose: draw 4 hr after dose. Generally, can draw 1/2 hr before next dose.
Specimen Preparation
1.0 mL (0.2 mL minimum) Serum Red top
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Refrigerated: 24 hours Frozen: 2 weeks Freeze if not tested within 24 hours
Unacceptable Conditions
SST specimens. Avoid severe lipemia and hemolysis.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reported
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours
Methodology
KIMS
Test Site
Clinical Labs of Hawaii
Reference Interval
0.9 - 2.0 ng/mL
CPT Codes
80162
LOINC
10535-3
Patient Preparation
Oral dose: draw 6-8 hr after dose. IV dose: draw 4 hr after dose. Generally, can draw 1/2 hr before next dose.
Specimen Preparation
1.0 mL (0.2 mL minimum) Serum Red top
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Refrigerated: 24 hours Frozen: 2 weeks Freeze if not tested within 24 hours
Unacceptable Conditions
SST specimens. Avoid severe lipemia and hemolysis.
LOINC
10535-3
Synonyms
Lanoxin
CPT Codes
80162
Test Code
DIG
Ordering Code
0605
Remarks
Individuals being treated for digoxin intoxication with Digibind may have FAB fragments that interfere with the assay. Endogenous digoxin-like immunoreactive factors (DLIF) detected in neonates, pregnancy, renal and hepatic failures can cause false elevations. Rare instrances of individuals with antibodies that interfere with assay can result in depressed values.
Reported
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours
Methodology
KIMS
Reference Interval
0.9 - 2.0 ng/mL
Test Site
Clinical Labs of Hawaii
Summary
Test Code
DIG
Ordering Code
0605
Questions?
Please call Clinical Labs of Hawaii at 808.677.7998 (Option 1) with questions about this test.
Synonyms
Lanoxin
Remarks
Individuals being treated for digoxin intoxication with Digibind may have FAB fragments that interfere with the assay. Endogenous digoxin-like immunoreactive factors (DLIF) detected in neonates, pregnancy, renal and hepatic failures can cause false elevations. Rare instrances of individuals with antibodies that interfere with assay can result in depressed values.
Patient Preparation
Oral dose: draw 6-8 hr after dose. IV dose: draw 4 hr after dose. Generally, can draw 1/2 hr before next dose.
Specimen Preparation
1.0 mL (0.2 mL minimum) Serum Red top
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Refrigerated: 24 hours Frozen: 2 weeks Freeze if not tested within 24 hours
Unacceptable Conditions
SST specimens. Avoid severe lipemia and hemolysis.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reported
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours
Methodology
KIMS
Test Site
Clinical Labs of Hawaii
Reference Interval
0.9 - 2.0 ng/mL
CPT Codes
80162
LOINC
10535-3
Collection
Patient Preparation
Oral dose: draw 6-8 hr after dose. IV dose: draw 4 hr after dose. Generally, can draw 1/2 hr before next dose.
Specimen Preparation
1.0 mL (0.2 mL minimum) Serum Red top
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Refrigerated: 24 hours Frozen: 2 weeks Freeze if not tested within 24 hours
Unacceptable Conditions
SST specimens. Avoid severe lipemia and hemolysis.
Administrative
LOINC
10535-3
Synonyms
Lanoxin
CPT Codes
80162
Ordering
Test Code
DIG
Ordering Code
0605
Remarks
Individuals being treated for digoxin intoxication with Digibind may have FAB fragments that interfere with the assay. Endogenous digoxin-like immunoreactive factors (DLIF) detected in neonates, pregnancy, renal and hepatic failures can cause false elevations. Rare instrances of individuals with antibodies that interfere with assay can result in depressed values.