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Test Code LITH Lithium, Serum

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Chemistry

Methodology

Colorimetric

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red top

Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Specimen Rejection: Gold or tiger top (serum gel)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Therapeutic concentration: 0.6-1.2 mmol/L

Critical values (automatic call-back): <0.6 mmol/L or >1.2 mmol/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours