Test Code LI Lithium, Serum
Performing Laboratory
ChristianaCare:
- Newark Campus
- Middletown Campus
- Wilmington Campus
Methodology
Colorimetric
Reference Values
0.5-1.6 mmol/L
Critical value (automatic call-back): >2.0 mmol/L
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: 3.5-mL gel separator
tube
Specimen: Full tube
Collection Instructions: For pediatrics,
draw blood in a 0.5-mL green-top MICROTAINER®.
Note: Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Routine Turnaround Time: 8 hours
STAT Turnaround Time: 1 hour