Digitoxin
Test Mnemonic
DIGIT
CPT Codes
- 80375 - QTY (1)
- G0480 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
3559-2
Aliases
- Crystodigin
- Lanatoxin
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Do not use serum separator tubes. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into a standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Do not use plasma separator tubes. Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into a standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Undetermined |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
6 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunoassay (IA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Separator tubes will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.