Lithium

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Lithium Level

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Red top, serum gel-Any other tube is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original tube.

2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.

24 hours Room Temp, 7 days Refrigerated

0.6-1.2 mmol/L

Siemens Dimension EXL

Colorimetric Absorbance

Daily / Same day / Available STAT

80178