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Test Code LITH Lithium, Serum

Additional Codes

LAB29

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Container

Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Reference or Target Ranges

0.6 - 1.2 mmol/L

Reportable Units

mmol/L

Critical Value

≥ 2.0 mmol/L

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 43 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 2000 mL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 7 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 6 months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas

CPT Codes

80178

Last review/edit date

March 2024