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Lithium
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Serum half-life is 17 - 58 hours.
This test is performed in the chemistry Laboratory x5820
06.2018
Serum half-life is 17 - 58 hours.
This test is performed in the chemistry Laboratory x5820
06.2018
Test Code
LITH
CPT Codes
80178
Preferred Specimen
Serum from a plain red top or gold top (SST) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Draw sample at least 12 hours after last dose.
Use consistent sampling time.
Use consistent sampling time.
Transport Container
Plain red top or gold top (SST) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 7 days
Methodology
Chemical reaction/Spectrophotometry, (Abbott Architect)
Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Limitations
Do not draw specimen in a lithium heparin tube.
Reference Range
Therapeutic range: 0.5 - 1.2 mEq/L
Critical alert value: ≥ 1.5 mEq/L
Critical alert value: ≥ 1.5 mEq/L
Clinical Significance
This test is used in the monitoring of therapy for bipolar disorders.
To monitor compliance, assess clinical effectiveness, or determine toxicity.
To monitor compliance, assess clinical effectiveness, or determine toxicity.
