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| Investigation | Digoxin | | Indications | To establish the amount of the cardiac glycoside used in heart failure and supraventicular arrhythmias, especially atrial fibrillation. Can assess potentially harmful levels. | | Specimen Type |  Ochre/Yellow top | | Request Form | Blood Sciences or Electronic | | Volume | Fill to line | | Turn around time for final test | 2 days | | Uncertainty of testing | Sample at least 6 hours post dose, otherwise invalid, refer to therapeutic drug ranges in `The Guide`. | | Reference range | 0.5 - 1.0 ug/L | | Action limits | Above 2.5 ug/L | | Appropriate testing /re-testing interval | 24 hr | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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