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| Investigation | Lithium | | Indications | To monitor the levels to determine appropriate level treatment and to assess toxicity | | Specimen Type |  Ochre/Yellow top | | Request Form | Blood Sciences or Electronic | | Volume | Fill to line | | Delivery Time | Within 24hrs | | Turn around time for final test | 24hrs | | Uncertainty of testing | Sample pre dose or 12 hours post dose. Refer to therapeutic drug ranges in `The Guide`. | | Reference range | 0.4 - 1.0 (below 65 yrs) 0.5 - 0.8 mmol/L (65+ yrs) | | Action limits | Above 1.5 mmol/L | | Appropriate testing /re-testing interval | 24 hrs | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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