Test Directory

Lithium

Containers - Adult

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

0.1 ml

Additive per Container

None

Containers - Child

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White Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

​0.1 ml

Reference ranges

Therapeutic range: Less than 65 years: 0.4 - 1.0 mmol/L

>65 years: 0.4 - 0.8 mmol/L

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Biochemistry): 01506 52 3160/1
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Special instructions for collection

Collect sample at least 12 hours after last dose.

Anticipated turnaround

1 day