Pathology tests database

Sample and container requirements

Serum Lithium Heparin Plasma (paediatrics only)

Minimum volume required

75 µL serum/plasma

Special requirements

None

Patient preparation

None

Sample viability

Turnaround time

This assay is run throughout the day and night. The in-lab turnaround time is normally less than 24 hours.

Reference range

Male Infants (<1 year): 0.00 – 3.00 g/L Female Infants (<1 year): 0.00 – 2.35 g/L Male Child (>1 to 12 years): 0.03 – 2.70 g/L Female Child (>1 to 12 years): 0.11 – 2.20 g/L Males >12 to 60 years: 0.14 – 2.58 g/L Females >12 to 60 years: 0.35 – 2.50 g/L Males >60 years: 0.40 – 2.68 g/L Females >60 years: 0.63 – 2.73 g/L

Clinical guidance

Haptoglobin levels are useful in patients with anaemia or other causes of possible haemolysis. Please refer to LabTestsOnlineUK to learn more about haptoglobin. https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/haptoglobin

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