Lab Test Details
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SIM |
11725 |
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CPT |
80178 |
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Synonyms |
LI |
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Specimen Type |
Serum |
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Container |
4.0 ml Gold-top serum separator |
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Collection Instructions |
None |
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Volume |
2 ml serum |
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Additional Information |
Peak concentration is reached 2 to 4 hours after oral dose. |
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Patient Preparation |
None |
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Specimen Processing Instructions |
Serum: Allow to clot. Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes |
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Transport Requirements |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
Refrigerated: 5 days |
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Rejection Criteria |
• If not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. |
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Reference Range |
· Normal Range = None Detected · Therapeutic Level = 0.5 – 1.50 mmol/L |
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Critical Value |
Greater than 1.5 mmol/L |
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Test Includes |
Lithium |
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Methodology |
Spectrophotometric method |
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Testing Frequency |
Daily, Monday - Sunday |
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Reviewed By |
Summer Brochu |
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Reviewed Date |
01.10.2022 |
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Supplemental |
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