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LITHIUM (LI)

Test Code
LAB29


Alias/See Also
LI


CPT Codes
80178

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Instructions
Collect just prior to next dose


Transport Container
Plain red top


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen submitted in lithium heparin tube


Reference Range
0.6-1.2 mmol/L




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