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LITHIUM
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
LI
Alias/See Also
LI
Preferred Specimen
SERUM
Minimum Volume
2mLs
Instructions
DRAW 1 RED TOP TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN, SEPARATE INTO PLASTIC TUBE AND SEND TO LAB.*** MAKE SURE THE LAST DOSE IS WRITTEN(DATE/TIME) ON LABEL***
Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 months
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
COLLECTED IN A GEL TUBE
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
Reference Range
0.5 - 1.2 mmol/L
Clinical Significance
Lithium is used to treat manic-depressive disorders and the manic phase of affective disorders, including mania. The therapeutic window is relatively small. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to optimize dose and avoid toxicity.
Performing Laboratory
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