Laboratory Services
Lithium
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Lithium
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|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
Eskalith®
Lithobid® |
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| Test ID |
LI
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
Aliquot Tube
Red Top |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Na-heparin, K2‑EDTA
|
|
| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
|
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Stability |
1 day at 20‑25 °C
7 days at 2‑8 °C 6 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C) |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Li-heparin
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
80178
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| Reference Range |
0.6-1.2 mmol/L
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
14334-7
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