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Test Code Digoxin Digoxin, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Methodology

Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma (lithium heparin)
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Draw specimen at least 6 hours post dose.

Reference Values

Therapeutic concentration: 0.8-2.0 ng/mL

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

Reported as absent if below the limit of detection. Lower limit of detection is 0.2 ng/mL.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT-45 minutes

Routine-shift

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80162