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DIGOXIN
MessageCHEMISTRY
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
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
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