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Digoxin : 418
Test CodeDIGAU or 418
Alias/See Also
Lanoxin
CPT Codes
80162
Instructions
Collect as a trough just prior to next dose.
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Alternative Specimen
Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube, EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or fluoride (gray-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Alternative Specimen
Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube, EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or fluoride (gray-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
0.8-2.0 ug/L
Clinical Significance
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside derived from the digitalis plant. It is used to treat congestive heart failure and atrial dysrhythmias. Digoxin levels are monitored to assure adequate therapeutic levels are achieved and to avoid toxicity.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
