Pathology tests database

Sample and container requirements

Serum Lithium Heparin Plasma (paediatrics only)

Minimum volume required

Special requirements

None

Patient preparation

Paracetamol measurement is only required when overdose is suspected. Samples should not be taken until 4 hours has elapsed since time of ingestion.

Sample viability

Turnaround time

4 hours

Reference range

N/A

Clinical guidance

Paracetamol measurement is only required when overdose is suspected. Please contact the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) website, which provides NHS healthcare professionals with a 24-hour, year-round clinical toxicology information service. http://www.npis.org/npis.html Please refer to LabTestsOnlineUK to learn more about paracetamol. https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/paracetamol

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