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Lithium

Alternative Names:

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Retrospective testing within 24 hours

For assay of therapeutic levels, specimen should be collected at least twelve hours after last dose. State dosing and collection times on the request form.

DO NOT use lithium heparin tubes.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily