Test Directory
Digoxin
Containers - Adult
Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
|
Volume Range
0.1 mL
Additive per Container
None |
Containers - Child
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
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Biochemistry): 01506 52 3160/1
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
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.