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Alternative Names:

Lanoxin

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

DIG

Specimen Types:

Serum
Plasma

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Collection & Request Instructions:

Draw blood before the morning dose or > 6 hours post dose.

The following information must be provided— time of last Digoxin dose, dose regimen and time of sample collection.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Additional Notes:

Therapeutic Range: 0.6—1.0 nmol/L

Toxic Range: > 2.9 nmol/L