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Test Code LITH LITHIUM

Additional Codes

KRMC-LI

Methodology

Colorimetric

Useful for monitoring therapy of patients with bipolar disorders, including recurrent episodes of mania and depression; and evaluating toxicity.

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Serum

Serum Gel Tube (SST)

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of SERUM

Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Collection Instructions: Draw blood just prior to next dose, or at least 8 to 12 hour after last dose. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.

Note: 

  1. Date and time of last dose and time of draw are required.
  2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate:

Serum

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of SERUM

Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Collection Instructions: Draw blood just prior to next dose, or at least 8 to 12 hour after last dose. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.

Note: 

  1. Date and time of last dose and time of draw are required.
  2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

 

Reference Values

Therapeutic concentration: 0.6-1.2 mmol/L

Toxic concentration: >2.5 mmol/L

Critical concentration (automatic call-back): >3.0 mmol/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80178

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate