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HelpTest Code LI Lithium Level
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top, Na Hep GRN or Lavender
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 2.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Stability
Stability: Room Temp 24 hrs, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 180 days.
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
Methodology
Colorimetric
CPT(s)
80178
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry
Cerner Test Code
LITHIUM
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Gross hemolysis, lipemia.