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LITHIUM LEVEL

Message
Draw Trough sample 12 hours after last Dose to use to assess adequate therapy. Peak concentration is reached 2 to 4 hours after oral Dose. Collect a full tube, following standard venipuncture techniques.


Test Code
LAB29 LITHM


Alias/See Also
LITHM


CPT Codes
80178

Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Centrifuge within 1 hr of collection. Minimum Testing Volume: .1mL Serum Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 1 daysRefrigerated : 7 daysFrozen: 6 Months Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, PLASMA, QNS, hemolyzed


Clinical Significance
1230130012



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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