Laboratory Medicine Program

Digoxin
(Lanoxin)

Clinical Decription:
Digoxin is a potent cardiac glycoside widely prescribed for the treatment of patients suffering from congestive heart failure as well as some types of cardiac arrhythmias. Digoxin intoxication is a common and serious problem in the clinical setting.
<br/><em>Dade Dimension Digoxin package insert</em>

Method: Magnetic particle ELISA; C16000

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
1.0 - 2.6 nmol/L (Therapeutic range)&gt; 2.6 nmol/L (Toxic)

Specimen Type: Plasma
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: roon temperature or 4c

Special Instructions: Optimum sampling time: p.o Trough level just prior to next dose; p.o Peak level 8 h after last dose; I.V. Peak level 8 h after dose Centrifuge and aliquot sample.

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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