Digoxin

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

DIG

Referral code

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Test information

For monitoring purposes. Blood should not be drawn until a steady state has been attained (1-3 weeks after starting therapy or changing dose)

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Blood must be taken at least 6 hrs post dose.

Reference range

Therapeutic range: 0.8-2.0 mg/L

Tube type

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry