Lithium

Message
SRHC Clients:

2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
 


Test Code
LAB29


CPT Codes
80178

Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)


Transport Temperature
Transport room temp <2 hours if cells and serum are not separated
Transport room temp <8 hours if cells and serum are separated


Specimen Stability
Rm temp: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
 


Methodology
Spectro-photometry

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
4-8 hrs


Reference Range
See patient report.




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.