LITHIUM
Name: LITHIUM
Mnemonic: LIT
Container: Container Serum (SST or Red with no Gel)
Handling: Volume: 1.0 ml serum
Centrifuge specimen within 1 hour of collection.
Stability: 8 hrs room temp, 1 day refrigerated, 7 days frozen
Include date, time and amount of last dose
Collect 8-12 hours post-dose
Methodology: Methodology: ISE
Required Information: qt-Date of last dose:qt-What is the amount of the dose?qt-What is the time of dose?
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 80178
Department: Main Lab
Note: Container Serum (SST or Red with no Gel)