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LAB23
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Kinetic interaction of microparticles (KIMS)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin
gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Alternative Specimen Type: Serum
Alternative Container/ Tube: Gold, Serum gel
Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions:
1. Have nurse verify that the patient is on Digoxin (Lanoxin) and not Digitoxin. Check with nurse scheduling.
2. The blood specimen should be drawn immediately before a scheduled dose. If this is not possible, allow the following time interval following a dose:
-Oral: 6 to 8 hours
-Intravenous: 2 to 4 hours
-Intramuscular: 12 hours
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
0.5-0.8 ng/mL
Critical value (automatic call-back): >2.5 ng/mL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared
or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used
per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
80162
Stability
1 day Refrigerated