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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTAcceptable Collection Container
SST, R-NoGel
Collection Instructions
Collect at a standard time from last dose, 6-12 hours recommended.
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
3 mL
Rejection Criteria
Specimen collected in tube containing lithium heparin, hemolysis
Specimen Storage and Stability
Separate serum and refrigerate.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
EPIC Code
LAB29
Turn Around Time
8 hours routine; 1 hour stat
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Lithium, Serum; Li, Blood;