Lithium
Order Name
LITHIUM
Test Number: 4003050
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 4003050
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Lithium
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Spectrophotometry | 14334-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Draw specimen 8-12 hours after last dose. Specimen stability: Ambient 1 day, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 6 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for monitoring therapy of patients with bipolar disorders, including recurrent episodes of mania and depression. Evaluate toxicity. |
| CPT Code(s) | 80178 |
| Internal Comments | 11/13/17 change proc from Draw specimen 8-12 hours after last dose. Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 7 days -to- Draw specimen 12 hours after evening dose. Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 7 days. -JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |