Test Information:
Digoxin is a potent cardiac glycoside prescribed for the treatment of patients suffering from congestive heart failure or from some types of cardiac arrhythmias. Monitoring serum or plasma digoxin levels along with other clinical data can aid the physician in adjusting patient dosage to achieve optimal therapeutic effect while avoiding subtherapeutic or toxic dosage levels.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain) – USE PLASTIC TUBE ONLY
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
The following information must be provided upon specimen endorsement via Internal Message or Remarks.
1. Last dose and dosage of medication
2. Date and Time of collection
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 14 days - Storage: 15 to 25°C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: – 20°C (± 5 °C)
Stability: 6 months
FREEZE ONLY ONCE!
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2 to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours