Test Code DIG Digoxin, Plasma
Methodology
Immunoturbidity, Quantitation
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 plasma gel tube (1 mL of lithium heparin plasma) drawn 8 to 24 hours after last dose. Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentration: 0.6-1.2 ng/mL
Critical value (automatic call-back): >2.5 ng/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday