DIGOXIN

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
DIG


Alias/See Also
DIG, LANOXICAPS


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
2 MLS


Instructions
COLLECT 1 RED TOP TUBE, RECORD KNOW LAST DOSE OF MEDICATION ON TUBE, (ex. LD 5/3/21@2000) as Well as in CPRS in Comment, CLOT AND SPIN, SEPARATE SERUM INTO PLASTIC TRANSPORT TUBE. SEND TO THE LAB REFRIGERATED.


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours. Separate if not tested within this time.
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 48 hours
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 months
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 3


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Collected in gel tube


Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
0.8-2.0 ng/mL


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
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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