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HelpTest Code LAB29 Lithium
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Required: Serum (Red Top)
Specimen Volume: 1mL
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
| Room Temp 18-28°C | 1 day |
| Refrigerated 2–8°C | 2 weeks |
| Frozen <-18°C | 2 weeks |
Additional Instructions
Collection Time After Administration:Trough: Prior to next oral dose
Designate last dose date/time.
Separate from cells ASAP.
Therapeutic Range
Lithium level: 0.5-1.2 mmol/LToxic: >1.5 mmol/L
Lethal: >3.5 mmol/L>br>
Synonyms
Chemistry
Department
Chemistry