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Lithium Level

Message
Centrifuge and Separate Serum/Plasma from cells within 2hrs of collection


Test Code
LI


Alias/See Also
LITHIUM


Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top


Instructions
Serum sample must be collected 12 hrs post-dose since it undergoes extended distribution phase following dosing


Specimen Stability
7 Days Refrigerated


Performing Laboratory
UMC



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