| Ordering Code | 198 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Lithium |
| Alias | Li |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Serum in Plain (Red) |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions | Centrifuge to separate and aliquot specimen within 4 hours of collection. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 1 Day Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 6 Months |
| Rejection Criteria | Hemolyzed, Specimen older than stability limits, Lithium heparin plasma received |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Colorimetric |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 22, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | ALL | 0.5-1.2 | >= 1.6 | 0.5-1.2 | >= 1.6 | mEq/L |
