Lithium
| Specimen | Serum |
| Container Type | Red/Yellow Top Tube
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| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
| Stability | 10 days |
| Report Available | 2-4 days |
| Reference Range | See patient report |
| Instructions | Collect as trough just prior to next dose. Do not collect in a tube containing lithium anticoagulant. Do not freeze. |
| Performing Lab | Quest Nichols Institute – San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Reference Lab Test Code: 613 |
| CPT Code | 80178 |
