Test Directory

Digoxin

Containers - Adult

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

0.1 mL

Additive per Container

None

Containers - Child

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

0.20 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Reference ranges

Therapeutic range: 0.5 - 2.0 µg/L

Therapeutic range for oral treatment of heart failure: 0.5 - 1.0 µg/L

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Biochemistry): 01506 52 3160/1
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Special instructions for collection

Digoxin concentration should be measured at least 6 hours post-ingestion. DigiFab interferes with measurement of digoxin.

Anticipated turnaround

1 day

General additional information

For further information on the potential for biotin interference please click here.