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HelpTest Code LITH Lithium
Collection Method
Venous Collection
Container
Gold Serum Tube
Instructions/Special Handling
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Gold Serum Tube
Acceptable Specimes
- Serum
- Gold SST tube
- Red tube
- Plasma
- Lavender EDTA
Units
mmol/L
Reference Ranges
0.6 - 1.2 mmo/L
Critical Values
>2.0 mmol/L
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | N/A |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 1 days |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 6 months |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Code(s)
80178