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General
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Clinical Use:
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For assessment of digoxin levels following treatment with digibind.
Free digoxin will be performed on all digoxin requests for patients under the age of 60 days. |
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Availability:
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Digoxin (Free), |
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Code:
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FDIG |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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If sample will not reach laboratory within 24 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged and separated from gel. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin, No Gel (DKGNLITH) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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24 hours chilled (unseparated); 2 days chilled (separated) |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
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Last Updated : 30-04-2024 12:38 |