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Lithium
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Test Code
LI
Alias/See Also
70432;
Eskalith;
LI;
LI++;
LITH;
LITH Level;
Lithium Level;
Lithium Carbonate;
Lithobid;
Lithonate;
Lithotabs;
Eskalith;
LI;
LI++;
LITH;
LITH Level;
Lithium Level;
Lithium Carbonate;
Lithobid;
Lithonate;
Lithotabs;
CPT Codes
80178
Preferred Specimen
serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Transport Container
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 1 day
Refrigered = 7 months
Frozen = 6 months
Refrigered = 7 months
Frozen = 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Methodology
photometric
Setup Schedule
DAILY
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AU
Report Available
daily
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 22, 2021