Lithium (Eskalith(R)) (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000217


Alias/See Also
LAB29: Lithium | LABCORP EAP: 007708


CPT Codes
80178x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Serum Volume: 1 mL Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube; if a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Collection: Collect trough level (just prior to next dose); at least 6 to 12 hours after the last dose. 
Storage Instructions: Refrigerate
 
Stability Requirements:
 
Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
 
Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x3
 


Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 4 Days
 



Last Updated: June 29, 2023


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