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Lithium : 613
Test CodeLIAU or 613
CPT Codes
80178
Instructions
Collect just prior to next dose.
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Alternative Specimens
Serum separator (gel barrier) tubes; EDTA plasma; No lithium containing anticoagulants
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
2 mL serum
Alternative Specimens
Serum separator (gel barrier) tubes; EDTA plasma; No lithium containing anticoagulants
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: Not established
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Plasma from lithium-based anticoagulants
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
0.6-1.2 nmol/L
Clinical Significance
Lithium is used to treat manic-depressive disorders and the manic phase of affective disorders, including mania. The therapeutic window is relatively small. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to optimize dose and avoid toxicity.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
