Lithium

Test Code: TD_2128
CPT Code(s): 80178

$24

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Lithium

Methodology

Roche COBAS colorimetric by reaction with substituted porphyrin compound

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Lithium heparin plasma

Reference Range(s)

0.60-1.20 MEQ/L

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

5 days room temperature
1 week refrigerated
6 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

N/A

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.