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Lithium, Serum

Test Code
LI


CPT Codes
80178

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Gold top tube/Serum Separator Tube.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Lithium Heparin Tubes


Methodology
Colorimetric

Reference Range
0.6-1.2 mmol/L


Clinical Significance
Lithium is used in the treatment of manic depressive psychosis.  Serum lithium concentrations are measured to ensure compliance and to avoid toxicity.




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.