Digoxin (Lanoxin) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 3 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL Blood specimen should be drawn at least 6 - 8 hours after the last dose
Specimen Storage/Transport	Send immediately. Routine transport will leave for SGH on Mon - Fri: 9 am, 11:30 am & 3 pm , Sat: 9 am & 11 am. Specimen received after these timing should be sent via urgent transport.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Document Title
Additional Information	-

Change History Notes

02 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

Updated Specimen Requirement. Removed Additional Information.

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025