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Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB23
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Green Li PST
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Minimum Volume
0.6ml
Stability
7 days at 2-8°C
Transport temperature
Refrigerated
Transport Container
Plasma Separator Tube(PST) or Serum Separator tube (SST)
Rejection Criteria
anticoagulants other than heparin
Performance
Performed Daily
Report Available
Same day
Acceptable collection tube
SST
Clinical Significance
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside derived from the digitalis plant. It is used to treat congestive heart failure and atrial dysrhythmias. Digoxin levels are monitored to assure adequate therapeutic levels are achieved and to avoid toxicity.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein: 0.9 - 2.0 ng/mL
Waterloo: 0.8 - 2.0 ng/mL
Critical Values
Waterloo: ≥ 2.0 ng/mL