LI

Lithium, Serum

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2282

Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
serum gel tube or plain red-top
Specimen Type:

Serum

Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:

Draw blood 8 to 12 hours after the last dose (trough specimen).

Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
CPT Codes:

80178 - Lithium (EAP 30013760)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:

Therapeutic concentration: (trough concentration)

0.5 - 1.0

mmol/L

Toxic:

> 2.0

mmol/L

Notes:

There is no relationship between peak concentration and degree of intoxication.

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