Test Code LID Lithium with Dose
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
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. Refrigerated: 48 hours
Turn Around Time
8 hours routine; 1 hour stat
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Lithium, Serum; Li, Blood
EPIC Code
LAB7804
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, R-NoGel
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
Ordering Info
REQUIRED:
Dosage Amount, Date and Time of Last Dose