Test Code LAB0206037 Digoxin, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Particle-Enhanced Turbidimetric Immunoassay

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (Lithium heparin/PST)

Acceptable:Serum(Gold/SST, Red-Plain), Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.25 ml

Collection Instructions: Draw blood 8 to 24 hours after last dose.

Refrigerated

Therapeutic concentration: 0.5-2.0 ng/mL
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back): ≥2.5 ng/mL

Monday through Sunday

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