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Lithium
MessageLithium is widely used in the treatment of manic depressive psychosis.
Test Code
LITH
Alias/See Also
LAB3000186
CPT Codes
80178
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
Specimen Stability
Specimen should be separated from red cells within four hours of collection.
Samples are stable for one week refrigerated (2 - 8oC) or one year frozen (<-20oC).
Samples are stable for one week refrigerated (2 - 8oC) or one year frozen (<-20oC).
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| M/F | 0 - 150 years | 0.6 - 1.2 mmol/L |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
