Test Code DIG Digoxin, Serum

Important Note

Note: Specimen Requirement Change effective 3/6/24

Ordering Mnemonic
DIG

Homogeneous enzyme Immunoassay

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

Trough: Draw specimen immediately before next dose.

Peak: 6 hours after oral dose/4 hours after IV infusion.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Refrigerate

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

80162 (HH Bill Code 0205090)

Therapeutic concentration: 0.8-1.50 ng/mL
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back): ≥2.5 ng/mL