Digoxin Level

Serum Digoxin
Serum (SST) nmol/L

About this test

Cardiac glycoside for AF rate control and heart failure. Sample at trough (>6h post-dose). Renal function and electrolytes profoundly affect toxicity risk.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs 1 – 2.6 Therapeutic: 1.0–2.6 nmol/L (0.8–2.0 ng/mL); HF: lower range preferred

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Subtherapeutic.
High / Increased
Toxicity — nausea, visual disturbance (xanthopsia), arrhythmia, heart block.
Specimen
Serum (SST)
Reporting Unit
nmol/L

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.