When to get tested?
Your doctor would recommend this test in the beginning of the digoxin therapy, at regular intervals of the treatment, and to determine the therapeutic range.
Sample requirements
A blood sample will be collected from a vein in your upper arm. The blood sample will be drawn by a laboratory professional.
Test preparation
No special test preparations are required. However, if you are already on the therapy, then your blood will be collected after a few hours of your last digoxin dose.
Result interpretation
Different factors including your gender, and health history might interfere in your test result. However, a typical interpretation o0f the result will be:
- If you are on the treatment for heart failure then the digoxin level should be between 0.5-0.9 ng/mL.
- If you are on the treatment for heart arrhythmia, then the digoxin level should be between 0.5-2.0 ng/mL.
- Digoxin Level greater than 4.0 ng/mL will be considered as the toxic level.
It is always recommended to consult with your doctor for a better understanding of your test result. You can also book a Digoxin test online as well.