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