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HelpTest ID BLOD0537 Lithium
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube – Serum
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Remove serum from cells within 4 hours of collection.
Preferred collection time is immediately before the next scheduled dose.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 1 day | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same Day
Methodology
Colorimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
80178