Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC25650Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Digoxin, Unbound, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Digitek®, Digox®, Lanoxin®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management; management of digoxin overdose post Digibind®
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
Digoxin (unbound)
AnalyteConcentration • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 3562-6
Result Codes
- 3562-6
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
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.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Gel-barrier tubes
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 6 months |