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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

SAL

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

After overdose, specimens should be collected at least six (6) hours post-ingestion.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66800

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item Nos 66803, 66804, 66805 and 66806

Additional Notes:

Therapeutic Range: < 300 mg/L

Please note: from 01/10/2024 units have changed from mmol/L to mg/L.

To convert: mg/L x 0.00724 = mmol/L