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Lithium

Test Code
LAB29


CPT Codes
80178

Preferred Specimen
"Routine venipuncture Collect one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube"


Instructions

Specimens should be drawn approximately 12 hours after the last dose of lithium has been taken.




Specimen Stability
Refrigerate, stable 8 hours; stable 1 hour at room temperature; stable 6 months if frozen.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow proper collection and handling procedures, in correct tube used


Methodology
Colorimetric:The increase in absorbance is proportional to the concentration of lithium in the sample.

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Daily


Reference Range
"0.6-1.2 mmol/L
Critical: greater than 1.7 mmol/L"




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.